So what positions do we need to strengthen for next season?

[GoldWithFalmer]

we need 2 strikers and 2 central midfielders and a leftback and a centre back...yep thats it for now

 

[Machiavelli]

Now clearer :

Stockdale
Maenpaa
Ankers ( + coaching )

Rosenior
Bruno
Bong
New Left Back

Dunk
Goldson
Hunemeier
New CB ( Right side )

Kayal
Stephens
New CM (Sidwell ?)
New CM
Towell
New CM / JFC / Ince

Knockaert
Skalak
Murphy
March ( out for first weeks of season )
Lua Lua

Hemed
Baldock
New Striker
New Striker


Loan out :

Walton

Loan out or Sell :

O'Grady
Holla
Elvis
JFC
Ince

Precisely this. My only (minor) quibble would be that we should keep Ince (I'm really not sure what to do about JFC, he's clearly talented with excellent technique, but he has doesn't have the requisite strength, stamina, speed or dynamism to play in our midfield).
As a question: who do you think would be realistic signings for the front two (I recognise that the club have probably scoured Europe, so this is a difficult question to answer)? Dwight Gayle is one I think we should consider, if viable (which I suspect it isn't).
That leaves six signings required.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

It says as part of Bruno's tribute to Calde on seagulls.co.uk that Bruno was 1 of 3 players who had SIGNED new 1 year deals with the albion - which seems an indication that Maenpaa and Ankers have accepted the contracts offered.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Sidwell to sign :

Stockdale
Maenpaa / New GK
Ankers ( + coaching )

Rosenior
Bruno
Bong
New Left Back

Dunk
Goldson
Hunemeier
New CB ( Right side )

Kayal
Stephens
Sidwell
New CM
Towell
New CM / JFC / Ince

Knockaert
Skalak
Murphy
March ( out for first weeks of season )
Lua Lua

Hemed
Baldock
New Striker
New Striker


Loan out :

Walton

Loan out or Sell :

O'Grady
Holla
Elvis
JFC
Ince

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Latest reassessment :

Stockdale
Maenpaa
Ankers ( + coaching )

Rosenior
Bruno
Bong
Forbes

Dunk
Goldson
Hunemeier ( out for first weeks of season )
New CB ( who can cover left back )

Kayal
Stephens
Sidwell
Towell
New CM / JFC / Ince

Knockaert
Skalak
Murphy
March ( out for first weeks of season )
Lua Lua

Hemed
Murray
Baldock
New Striker


Loaned out :

Walton ( Luton )

Loan out or Sell :

O'Grady
Holla
Elvis
JFC
Ince

 

[sir albion]

I'd say that a young talented box to box midfielder is required as we will get injuries and this is a key area that needs strengthening.

 

[B.W.]

Latest reassessment :

Stockdale
Maenpaa
Ankers ( + coaching )

Rosenior
Bruno
Bong
Forbes

Dunk
Goldson
Hunemeier ( out for first weeks of season )
New CB ( who can cover left back )

Kayal
Stephens
Sidwell
Towell
New CM / JFC / Ince

Knockaert
Skalak
Murphy
March ( out for first weeks of season )
Lua Lua

Hemed
Murray
Baldock
New Striker


Loaned out :

Walton ( Luton )

Loan out or Sell :

O'Grady
Holla
Elvis
JFC
Ince

I agree with this, and I would add that the striker must be a Wardy-type, but better than Sam B. Expect this to be the 'marquee' signing... just an experienced CB left then... ideally, I would also like to see true competition for Kayal, Stephens signed, but probably one of JFC or Ince...

 

[Perkino]

We're not too far away from the final squad

 

[We're the Stripes]

I'd say that a young talented box to box midfielder is required as we will get injuries and this is a key area that needs strengthening.

Jordan Cousins? All gone a bit quiet on that one.

Agree with BV above in that a left-footed CB who can also play LB would complete our defensive options nicely. Someone in the Ridgewell mould (but preferably someone younger and better).

 

[Machiavelli]

Jordan Cousins? All gone a bit quiet on that one.

Agree with BV above in that a left-footed CB who can also play LB would complete our defensive options nicely. Someone in the Ridgewell mould (but preferably someone younger and better).

Yup. Go along with this. This left-footed CB/LB you mention, and a double "swoop" on Charlton for Cousins and Lookman, and that'll do.

 

[maltaseagull]

Has anyone heard if Kayal and Stephens have /are going to sign the new contract extensions?

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Has anyone heard if Kayal and Stephens have /are going to sign the new contract extensions?

No news yet.

My guess is Kayal will sign and Stephens is 50/50.

 

[Surf's Up]

The player we need to sign is Alan Judge from Brentford.

 

[Albumen]

Stéphane Sessègnon.

Just saying . . .

 

[Finchley Seagull]

Stéphane Sessègnon.

Just saying . . .

Do you often find yourself just saying that? Would be a good signing in my view although he's never been very prolific.

 

[Albumen]

Do you often find yourself just saying that? Would be a good signing in my view although he's never been very prolific.

Often. I should see my doctor.
I reckon Stephane has been bored since being released so has played with his wiki hehe

 

[Mattywerewolf]

2 strikers to replace Zamora and Wilson.

= Glenn Murray and another.

looks like you might be right!

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

INS :

Striker
Central Defender
Central Midfielder

OUTS :

JFC
Holla
Elvis