This window where should we invest the most heavily?

[Baggins]

Personally I feel we need more options up front.

[Burt]

Welcome to FOF Mr Baggins sir...

You forgot to add "all of the above" to your voting list  :dft011:

[MrProphet]

Yeah all of the above was my initial thought however after watching renes style in his first two games I'd say two more wingers with pace as cover for dejagh and kaca as hitting teams quickly is a huge asset and our other options of duff, Ruiz and kasami don't offer that.
Also the high pressing game calls for legs in the middle and in Kara Parker and Sidwell we have 60-70 minute legs and we need quality to come in when the going gets tough.
Also would like to see a big strong target man type who can play up front by himself hold the ball up and bring our pacey wingers in to play whIle being a threat with our new found ability for crossing the ball. Whether berba goes or not I cannot see any of our other forwards flitting in to the new system

[K33NY]

hello mr baggins and welcome to the FoF forums :)

[Craven Mad]

Hard to say right this second. The team today is not the same as it was 2 weeks ago. If berba stays, my prediction is that we'll spend most in the middle of the park - the players are oldest there, and least effective. I think Rene will logically conclude that Bent/Berba/Hugo have all been proven goalscorers, but are lacking service.

That's not to say I don't think we need a new LB, CF, Winger, and maybe RB too, but our midfield is old, weak or not creative.

[Fernhurst]

Welcome Mr Baggins , hope your posts are cheerful bright and optimistic   :58:

[Baggins]

Thanks guys just starting to get used to the board, I've been an avid reader of this board for a while now. COYW

[Berserker]

Bilbo or Frodo : - )

[YoungsBitter]

We need a new left back as regardless of his efforts against Spurs and Villa Riise is still crap - his passing was woeful again on Saturday. Midfield we need someone who combines Sidwell's energy with Parker's nouse and Kasami's age, Kara is a god but he cannot nor should not be the linch pin of our team at 36.

[grandad]

A lot depends if Berba stays or not. If he stays Bent, who Rene is giving him the works in getting fit, & Rodders when also fully fit will be fine for this season.
I would like to see another Central Defender as Hangers will be out for quite a time. We do need another LB as cover for Riise. Don´t ever want to see Richardson again.
MF I think we are OK with for this season.
Right wing cover for Ash would be helpful.

[farfouille]

If we are to play with 3 central midfielders, these would be a priority for Rene. Second is defense as he pointed out that we don't have discipline there. But I think and hope that Khan will give him the funds for "all of the above". 

xma1

[Baggins]

Bilbo or Frodo : - )

Neither we just call our dog baggins so it's kinda stuck!  :021:

[Danitar]

Now that mr khan has experienced life in the relegation zone, I think he will invest heavily so we never get that bad again.

[callumc513]

CB is probably the most pressing concern, Hughes (don't get me wrong I'm a massive fan of his) will potentially be getting too old next season and Hangeland isn't good enough. Unless we regularly use Dan Burn, we'd need cover for Amore + Senderos.

[HatterDon]

Whatever Rene considers his priority is fine with me.

[Holders]

Whatever Rene considers his priority is fine with me.

Agreed, so long as the funds were agreed in principle when he took the job. Not long to go now and one would hope that discussions are in hand for early action.

[JBH]

We need to strengthen but alot of players will be over priced in January so unless Berba decides to leave I only really expect 1 or 2 new faces to come  065.gif xma1

[Max Headroom]

We will get some loan players in.... De Bruyne anyone?

[JBH]

We will get some loan players in.... De Bruyne anyone?

We already have 2 loans from domestic teams so any more would have to come from abroad

[TonyGilroy]

The turnaround has been impressive so for me the obvious thing is to see how we go in the next 4 or 5 games. We may be OK as we are.

The options in January are limited - players others don't want or overseas players who will probably take time to settle.

If the last two games were the first of the season I think we'd all be happy with the squad. Even the aged midfield three have backup in Kasami and Boateng plus, whisper it, Ruiz.

It's quite possible that some of those not playing would actually do well if introduced to this set up.

I'd save the money for the summer.