09 Jul 2022 10:48:35
Hi Ed,

With it looking increasing more likely Ake leaving to return to Chelsea (which I understand but he's been a solid 4th choice and is homegrown, so is a loss IMO) do we know who the CB replacement targets are?

Have seen a lot on Ake leaving but not who we would get to replace him? There were links to Pau Torres a while ago but other than that it seems a bit quiet.

I wouldn't mind a more experienced player (30+) who won't permanently take the spot long term so there's still a chance in the near future for someone like Mbete to make the step up, but not sure he's ready to go deep end in an injury crisis just yet.

Cheers,
TheManOfMeat

{Ed002's Note - I will try and find out - the club are certainly aware of a HG problem.}

1.) 11 Jul 2022
11 Jul 2022 10:10:28
Cheers Ed002.

Seen a bit today around Kounde (suprised if he would be happy as 4th choice albeit would look to challenge as a starter) and Gvardiol (I believe Leipzig don’t want to sell) so wouldn’t think they would be the most attainable of targets.

Cheers.
TheManOfMeat

{Ed002's Note - Kounde would want assurances. Gvardiol is not for sale.}

2.) 13 Jul 2022
13 Jul 2022 10:13:05
Thanks Ed as always, guessed as much.

The only others I could potentially find were Pau Torres i mentioned first, Salisu or Fofana - not sure if any of these are potentials?

Did a search but couldn’t find anything on them.

Cheers,
TheManOfMeat

{Ed002's Note - Kounde will now be first choice - the problem is he will want to be a starter.}