If looking for a box to box midfielder to get the ball forward quickly without Stephens or Rosenior there is only 1 option JFC playing the role he does for England U21s.
A midfield of those 4 and even adding Calderon would play into Readings attack minded plans so it would be taking a massive gamble. I think Holla or even Ince is more likely than 1 of the 2 wide men.
Murphy plays in the Jed Wallace type role so we have covered that position albeit at a lot more money. O Hara has been one of Fulhams best players this season but we have March and Lua Lua to fill in there with a good left back.
The problems come with Bong being injured for any length of time...
As a player gets older they dont lose the know how just their legs wont let them do what their brain says they should. Joe Cole would cope at this level no problem and it has been obvious for some time that Ince and Crofts are not adequate cover for Kayal and Stephens.
Another oldie I...
If you dont want to read my suggestions just ignore them easy. How many now saying we should sign the WBA full back? Who first suggested Poyet as manager?
There are not many as proven in this division as him who are available to sign immediately. Perhaps we shall have to go down the loan route again as Ince and Crofts have shown themselves to be below par at the moment..
A definite improvement on what we have available as back up. Nobody has signed him probably due to wage demands rather than ability so perhaps earning nothing he would lower his demands.