Right Back: Carl Jenkinson
It is no secret that Arsenal and West Ham are in discussions and Jenkinson is very likely to join the club on another season long loan after the club failed to agree a permanent transfer for the England U21 international. This is a crucial bit of business after the successful campaign he had with us last season.
Stories have begun to circle regarding the possible return of Glen Johnson but I am led to believe that these rumours are wide of the mark and that is a good job too when you consider the full back’s rapid decline since being England’s starting right back in Brazil last year. Joey O’Brien is a good squad player who can provide back up for Jenkinson but hopefully he won’t be needed too much as Jenkinson’s injury record was good last season.
Doubt Song with a possible three month injury, also Downing will have left, Mark Noble will be in, we will see him completely different under Bilid, think Tomkins will make a great vice captain, he will be a first choice as well!
Current best 11 and the formation he says he’s going to play
GK – Adrian
RB – Jenkinson (assuming he signs)
CB – Reid
CB – Ogbonna
LB – Cresswell
CDM – Kouyate
CDM – Obiang
LW – Valencia
CAM – Payet
RW – Downing (although he might be off)
CF – Sakho
Back up 11
GK – Randolph
RB – Obrian
CB – Tompkins
CB – Collins
LB – Hendrie
CDM – Noble
CDM – Poyet
LW – Jarvis
CAM – Zarate
RW – Amalfitano
CF – Carroll
Nolan & Maiga surplus to requirements.
Also some good youth across the team coming through.
I Recon
GK Adrian
RB Jenkinson(if signs)
CB Ogbonna
CB Reid
LB Cresswell
CDM Kouyate
CDM Song (if signs)
CAM Payet
RW Downing ( if stays)
LW Jarvis
ST Valencia
OR
LW Valencia
ST Sakho
Sorry jaybs but you seem to have forgotten that the Slug has departed . Why buy good players and then play 2 second rate players in front of them . Would like Tomkins to progress but not good enough at the moment . As for noble , overrated , overpaid and a complete waste of a shirt . Off load now with Nolan and Jarvis .
strong squad …. Need Jenks, Song and a world class striker to complete …. Man U Hernand or Remy and we would be Top 6