I have spent £218 million in total after a reallocation of the wage budget.
Here's my team, minus Malouda, on loan from Chelsea - just realized that hasn't been finalized yet.
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I think I have a good spine here and will hopefully be able to make a strong challenge for the top 4 spots. Could be overly optimistic, but I'm especially happy with my midfield of Griezmann, Nem, Costa and Poli, Wanyama is no slouch either.
I may have paid over the odds for Abdennour (CD) at 19.5mill, but I needed a pacey defender with ability and found that position a little difficult to fill. I think he's quality though.
Bent and Abel Hernandez up front. 8.25mill for bent seems like a good price to me. Hernandez has bags of potential and Kadlec is not shy of a few goals.
I would like to add another one or two loanees to provide back-up/rotation and reduce the risk of injuries to my stars.
I will provide an update on my progress in due course. I might also share with you my tactics - depending on the success - as these players were all bought with 2 very specific formations in mind.
EDIT:
Added Shay Given GK 875K and my man Radja Nainggolan for 10.5M - I couldn't resist him when he was listed and that price is a steal.
A good start to the season so far, played 5, won 4, lost 1. Joint 2nd place - 4 other teams share 12pts. I'm not entirely confident though. The trick will be damage limitation when we draw/lose because the team's morale is easily affected. it's like their self-belief hangs by a thread.
Finances look like a dog's dinner. Nearing the end of September and I'm 25M in debt.