The left-back market…

daba said:
5 - IMO they’d all be great signings in different ways.

Davies - no transfer fee (albeit high wages) and is everything Amorim would want from a complete wing back.

Kerkez - has had a year or two to settle in the prem and has really kicked on this season which is a great sign. Might not be a technically solid as others but he’s quick, strong, makes aggressive runs and has outstanding determination.

Mendes - perfect age, has played the system before, possibly the best u23 LB/LWB in the world. Only downside is his injury record but at the reported fees I think he’s worth a shot.

Theo - obviously older than the others but he’s a physical beast and definitely should have a good 3 or 4 years in him at the very top. Arguably the best attacking LB in the world and again the reported fee isn’t crazy due to his contract. Would give the likes of Amass and Diego Leon room to grow and as he’d be tailing off in his 30s they would be breaking through at 21/22 y/o.
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Thanks, very informative!
 
gulli_G said:
How would you guys rate the quality (1-5) of all the LWB's linked to us, Davies, Kerkez, Mendes, Theo Hernandez etc?
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Just pure quality

1. Theo
2. Davies
3. Mendes
4. Kerkez

And you can just flip the list when it comes to most attainable to least
 
Bit of a left-field (hur hur!) shout - anyone keen on Rico Henry? Been out injured for a year but before that his fitness record was excellent, and he was a really solid PL player at Brentford. Arguably could have become Englands #1 LB if not for the injury.
 
Walrus said:
Bit of a left-field (hur hur!) shout - anyone keen on Rico Henry? Been out injured for a year but before that his fitness record was excellent, and he was a really solid PL player at Brentford. Arguably could have become Englands #1 LB if not for the injury.
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Injury and age goes against him massively.

Shame because he was/is a great LWB. I just think there are better options without risk. Given we’ve had no LB/LWB consistently starting for nearly 2 years this need to be a sensible and risk free signing on that front.
 
BenitoSTARR said:
I’ll be amazed if Kerkez doesn’t move very soon.
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Can’t see Bournemouth selling in Jan. They’ve just signed a very highly rated young Argentinian LB who you’d guess is the potential replacement.

A summer move to Liverpool is my bet.
 
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