Ivs » 11 авг 2013, 19:12
Grey Fox
Firstly Bale and BAE are genuinely carrying injuries, none of the injured players attended yesterdays game and were working with the medical team. So don't read too much in their non attendance.
I was told at the beginning of the TW that we would be getting quality and not quantity so while we can't argue about the quality bit I questioned my contact re quantity he said it has got complicated with the defender situation and some of last seasons first team squad have become a little bit unsettled and wondering if they will get game time, e.g. Caulker.
He says to expect at least two more ins of top quality, 1 striker and 1 defender. As said before AVB looking for strength in depth and utility players, but he he is well aware of disrupting the dynamics of the squad. He also said Coentraou is doubtful, because of the Bale/Madrid scenario and believes we will only get him if Bale goes, but still sure Bale will still stay. Toby is rated highly because of his versatlity and while AVB and Baldini has been looking at other options there is a feeling Toby will fit in easier and quicker than others.
Huge amounts of interest in a number of last years first team squad and he is expecting a fire sale over the next week or 10 days, with some of the younger ones going out on loan nearer deadline day.I am expecting at least one of Ade or Defoe to go before long and Parker, Huddlestone to be gone by next weekend.
Baldini has been earning his crust and after this window will be concentrating on looking for young exciting players that will fit the system, but at the same time keeping an eye out for established players that would complement the team/squad.