It's amazing how much our midfield has regressed with Kante being out. I felt like Zakaria did a fair job but as soon as he left and you had the trio of Jorg, Kova and Mount it went to shit. Past that Dave is no longer a good option. We are such a different team with James out there. I think Silva is hanging on, Kouli is fair and Cucu is average so far. It appears plenty of changes are on the horizon, but it's past time to consider a turn over in the MF and move on from Kante.
Thus far we are bringing in or are in the team but not yet featured..
Wes Fofana - potentially a upgrade at the CB position pending injuries.
David Fofana - Young striker, seems a reach/depth but we will see.
Andrey Santos - 18 yo Brazilian that could be an answer at Def MF, but not for a couple years.
Chris Nkunku - Big get, but at a position where we don't lack in depth.
Benoît Badiashile - Apparently a FM target. Young tall French CB. Could be the future with Fofana, hasn't signed as of yet.
Targets
Enzo Fernandez - I feel like this is this World Cups' James Rodriguez. Maybe he can be the Jorg replacement that unlocks defenses, but I didn't see that from him at all in the WC. He played hard and had an impact, but I didn't feel he was all that creative. I sorta see him as an Argentinian Mount. Would having two Mason Mounts running around in the MF help?
Declan Rice - Maybe this is the piece Chelsea is waiting for. "Rice’s contract expires in summer of 2024, with option for another year. He will not be sold in January but #WHUFC have conceded they will have to sell him this summer #CFC, #MCFC and #MUFC all keen. Chelsea have the edge despite previous misgivings over Rice."
Joško Gvardio - I think this shipped sailed with his WC effort hence Badi getting signed. Shame too with how good he is going to be.
Bellingham - Unless Boehly has looser pockets than I think, I don't see this one happening.
Thoughts?