So our squad is shaping up to become something like this:
Sommer, Audero
- We weakened on this position, but it was vital to secure funds in order to further operate on the transfer market, and the quality is still up top in Italy.
Darmian, Pavard/Mavropanos/Toloi, Acerbi, DeVrij, Bastoni, Bisseck
- In defence it depends on whether we get Benji or not. If we really managed to strike Benji we‘ll have strengthened by a margin, improving on D‘Ambro and Skriniar (mostly because of his contractual situation and fitness last season).
Dumfries, Cuadrado, Dimarco, Augusto
- I think that we improved massively on the wings, because we got players suited to our style. Additionally Cuadrado - the cunt he is - still knows what it takes to win.
Barella, Sensi, Hakan, Asllani, Mkhi, Frattesi
- In midfield we basically switched Frattesi and Sensi for Gagliardini which is sensational, and removed Brozovic from the competition for regista which is ok considering our players on that position. I feel that the improvement here is underrated, because we have an option more this season in comparison to last one. I expect the same quality by Mkhi as he can rotate far more regular than last season.
Thuram, Lautaro, Correa, Arnautovic
- The attack is the biggest question mark in my opinion. Arnautovic warrants the same number of goals as Dzeko I guess, but Thuram is a puzzle. Ideally we will be able to change Correa for a young talent (please Gnonto).
All in all I think that the Mercato team - pending the decision on the RCB position - has done a great job in maintaining the same quality and experience of a last season’s team, has given us more options than last season with players who actually fit the gaps we had, and reduced the operating costs by a margin. It’s true that we missed out on some opportunities, but the situation looks bright heading into the season.