The transfer window opens on June 10 and as Moyes has hinted, some major work is needed in the transfer market this summer. Number one priority as we all know is a striker to take the weight off Antonio and Bowen, particularly now Yarmolenko has been released.
Next up has to be a defensive midfielder to replace the departed Noble and Kral and take the pressure off Rice and Soucek. With Fabianski being 37 a goalkeeper also has to be a priority — and signing Areola permanently would solve that problem, though Nick Pope could be another option after his Banks-like save against WHU. A left-sided centre back is another priority as Ogbonna is 34 and recovering from serious injury. The Standard reports that Issa Diop might be sold to help fund this.
The Irons also need a long-term successor to the 32-year-old Aaron Cresswell at left-back. On top of that a creative midfielder who can produce the unexpected is another requirement — Jesse Lingard would do nicely. So that's six players in total. Yarmolenko, Fredericks and Noble are off the wage bill to free up some funds and possible sales might include Diop, Vlasic and Masuaku. But it's going to take money from the board and some proper scouting from Rob Newman (but not David Baddiel). And please no deadline day fiascos, let's get some deals done quickly.
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