[han2503]

I think we need a fresh start here.

We're back in the CL. There are some glaringly obvious holes that need to be filled in the squad

It's going to be an exciting summer. So what do you guys think should be the first moves to be made by the management?

[han2503]

I think Hakan renewing is a good thing. I don't think De Paul would be a huge step in quality from Hakan, In fact if I am not mistakes Hakan has better numbers than De Paul. Plus he comes with certain assurances.

Losing another player for free would have been a big hit financially for us. Plus he's accepting what we've been offering him for months now. So we stay within what we deem is suitable

I'd rather the 40m (if we have it that is) is spent on a RW. Let's not forget we also have a huge problem in the midfield with both Kessie and Bennacer going to the AFCON in January. We have to find someone capable of holding the forth so to speak.


So Hakan staying is one less headache to worry about imo

As for Ziyech, I really like him. I think he'd be perfect for that RW position for us. If the numbers are favourable I'd take him in a heart beat

[X-Offender]

I think Hakan renewing is a good thing. I don't think De Paul would be a huge step in quality from Hakan, In fact if I am not mistakes Hakan has better numbers than De Paul. Plus he comes with certain assurances.

Losing another player for free would have been a big hit financially for us. Plus he's accepting what we've been offering him for months now. So we stay within what we deem is suitable

I'd rather the 40m (if we have it that is) is spent on a RW. Let's not forget we also have a huge problem in the midfield with both Kessie and Bennacer going to the AFCON in January. We have to find someone capable of holding the forth so to speak.


So Hakan staying is one less headache to worry about imo

As for Ziyech, I really like him. I think he'd be perfect for that RW position for us. If the numbers are favourable I'd take him in a heart beat

De Paul is miles better than Hakan, in my opinion.

Isn't Ziyech more of a AM than a winger?

[han2503]

De Paul is miles better than Hakan, in my opinion.

Isn't Ziyech more of a AM than a winger?

I think both have their strengths and weaknesses. I wouldn't say De Paul is miles better. Would I prefer him over Hakan? Yes. But I still think it would be smarter to not lose Hakan on a free and spend 40m on an AM when we need to fill other positions. Hakan is a logical solution that imo is still a good one. Yes last season he dropped off a bit, especially after returning from Covid, plus all the contract talk cannot be easy to block out. I think if he renews, he returns a rejuvenated player

Ziyech can play both positions. But he'd be the perfect RW for us. He's left footed, great at cutting inside, excellent vision (hence capable of playing in the centre as well). If we can get him, we should go all in for him. That's why I think renewing Hakan would be hugely important. That frees up any transfer budget we would have had to allocate for the AM

Plus, we have no guarantees that we'd have gotten De Paul. A. Madrid want him as well and they are in a much better position than us to spend