Out:
Vlad - apparently buyers are still interested in the guy: his recent renaissance at RB won't last long given Walker's imminent return, so best to let him go and free up a space.
Dembele - if we can shift him, we should: his confidence looks shattered, and his effectiveness has declined year on year since he joined us - best get what we can for him and free up the squad space.
Naughton - no need for him given incomings, and his price will remain relatively high given the relatively considerable playing time afforded to him over the past half-season.
In -
Poch's ideal wishlist -
Jay Rodriguez, England, 26 - left wing forward/centre forward, perfect foil for the rampaging Rose down the left and a faster option than Chadli when cutting inside/pressing high up the pitch.
Morgan Schneiderlin, France, 25 - Modric replacement - deep-lying playmaker with accurate long passes and metronomic distribution, combined with a great tactical awareness of Poch's system and tigerish defensive abilities / work-rate.
Hector Moreno, Mexico, 26 - Fully aware of Poch's system, loyal lieutenant on the field, leader in the dressing room, good centre-back in his own right.
Levy's ideal wishlist -
Egemen Korkmaz, Turkey, 32 -Centre-back, Free Transfer
Prince Wleh, Liberia, 30 - Midfielder, Free Transfer
Eric Mintsa Biyo'o, Gabon, 31 - Forward, Free transfer
Baldini's ideal wishlist -
Mattia Destro, Italy, 23 - Forward, AS Roma
Daniele De Rossi, Italy, 31 - Midfielder, AS Roma
Davide Astori, Italy, 27 - Defender, AS Roma
Actual, realistic scenario -
Ins:
Deandre Yedlin, USA, 21 - RB, fills our RB hole and provides genuine cover for Walker.
Hope against hope that Levy finally learns scenario:
Ins:
DeAndre Yedlin, USA, 21
Jay Rodriguez, England, 26
Hector Moreno, Mexico, 26