Back to the original topic on the team next season and I would expect/hope for us to line up something like what is below, based on the need to meet PSR rules and raise funds. Olise and Guehi the ones to go though obviously with a heavy heart.

I anticipate two players leaving because of what John Textor said back in February concerning PSR. Given how long the board held out on Zaha, it makes me feel that we will hang on to Eze. It is presumed that his sell on to QPR is higher than Olise again. He is also older and probably not quite as good a player so probably the better to hang on to.

Who to replace Olise? My first choice would be Crysencio Summerville from Leeds if they weren't promoted because we might genuinely have the capital to sign him if not the attraction as a club. Other posters have already mentioned that all three of the defensive positions need strengthening and maybe a striker to provide real competition to JPM.

On the subject of Eze and Olise release clauses, by the way, meant to post this the other day but forgot.

Article in the BBC about them that states that we'll entertain offers of at least £60m for the pair.

Interestingly, it says "Neither contract contains a straightforward release clause". I know the rumours were that Olise's was £60m but perhaps it's not quite so simple.

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Knowing our luck the manager will twig that we have no money for new players and leave in early August.

Parish will then ask Roy back!

No but seriously I can see some of our 'crown jewels' leaving but for once going for decent money. I look forward to Ollie being given that money and using his knowledge combined with Dougie's talent spotting to strengthen the side.

Guehi is a great player and will be missed but he is destined for bigger things and as others say, with 2 years remaining it is time to sell (the Euros could really push up his value) We could buy 2 cb’s and a LB with that money giving us great depth at the back.
Joel Ward has been here through an incredible period and played a massive role in our success. 400k if I remember correctly and at the time it was a huge signing for us, big money and looking back what a bargain he was. If he goes this summer he will leave with huge respect.
I suspect Clyne will stay another year. His pace means he can fill in at RB and CB

Eze and Olise leaving will mean we need some great recruitment this summer. Saying that I have faith we will find the players. I just hope they see the benefit of a half or full season under Glasner as in Olises case he needs time to improve that right foot at a club where he starts

Edited by Fanofzhiyi (29 Apr 2024 5.15pm)

I hope our owners don't share that small club mentality.

If we are to grow as a club, we must hold on to our best players.

Our wage structure has to reflect the club we aim to be, and players and other clubs must know that we are ambitious and not a selling club.
If players are thinking about leaving, we need to give them reasons to stay.

If we don't, we will forever be an also ran.