Hound I think we'll still be in a good place next year though. Likely to lose Richards (confirmed), Olise - and then shed a few squad players who we won't miss massively if at all- Walker, Aluko, Baldock, East, Watson, Smith
Hopefully, Joao won't get itchy feet, and we sort our shit out with Tom Mc but we should still have a very strong first 15 or so
Rafael, Yiadom, Morrison (hopefully), Moore, McIntyre, Holmes, Rino, Laurent, Swift, Ejaria, Meite, Tetek (hopefully), Puscas, Joao is still a very good basis to work from and should be top 10 minimum. And hopefully, a bit of cash to invest wisely to add to it
Totally agree with this.
Sensible recruitment in key areas (left-back and left-back cover! ) and a creative player to replace Olise should he go (Please don't!). Keep a small-ish, functioning, close-knit squad, and we build on this season.
Looking at the teams seemingly due relegation, West Brom and Sheff Utd, don't look too strong, but will obviously be battling it out at the top half of the table. Maybe we can tie some key players down and have an optimistic outlook for next season!
Obviously, if we go up, the whole thing changes. We will need some more depth as Swift, Joao and Meite are all guaranteed to pick up an injury in the far more rugged environment of the Premiership.