Gary67
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If Eddie Howe is confirmed this week then the massive rebuild of the squad will need to begin immediately.
4 of his Bournemouth stalwarts are out of contract this season, covering 4 of the positions we need reinforcements in.
Asmir Bergovic is a solid experienced keeper if Howe decides against giving Barkas a chance. He's 33 years old.
Adam Smith is a good right back with 5 years EPL experience behind him, he's still only 29.
Steve Cook was Howe's captain and centre half and is the same age as Smith.
Josh King can play striker, behind the striker or off the left wing, a 29 year old Norwegian international (50+ caps) he is currently on a short term deal at Everton.
I would expect us to try and sign at least a couple of these guys. Not keen on Cook as his lack of pace makes him a bit Shane Duffy in our style of play. Bergovic and Smith would be very good signings and would strengthen 2 problematic areas. King would be the icing on the cake although I suspect his wages would be beyond us.
4 of his Bournemouth stalwarts are out of contract this season, covering 4 of the positions we need reinforcements in.
Asmir Bergovic is a solid experienced keeper if Howe decides against giving Barkas a chance. He's 33 years old.
Adam Smith is a good right back with 5 years EPL experience behind him, he's still only 29.
Steve Cook was Howe's captain and centre half and is the same age as Smith.
Josh King can play striker, behind the striker or off the left wing, a 29 year old Norwegian international (50+ caps) he is currently on a short term deal at Everton.
I would expect us to try and sign at least a couple of these guys. Not keen on Cook as his lack of pace makes him a bit Shane Duffy in our style of play. Bergovic and Smith would be very good signings and would strengthen 2 problematic areas. King would be the icing on the cake although I suspect his wages would be beyond us.