TRANSFERS - July 1st Update
IN -
Inigo Martinez
34million from Real Socidead - made up of 20million up front, 9million over 24months, 5million after 30appearances.
Ball Playing Centre Half, Can also play defensive midfield.
Xabi Alonso
15.25million from Real Madrid.
Everyone knows Xabi Alonso, midfield quarterback role, starts and breaks up attacks, excellent passer of the ball.
Son Heung-Min
16.25million from Bayer Leverkusen
Korean Attacking Midfielder, will work well with Lamela and Lewandowski as part of an attacking trio.
OUT -
Lukas Podolski
Loaned to Monaco, 350k/month fee plus 90% of his 100,000/week wages.
Thomas Vermaelen
20million to PSG
Not really needed anymore as would have been 5th choice CB.
Nacho Monreal
14.25million to Juventus
Tried a swap deal with Pogba didnt work then Juve offered 14.25million for him. With 2 other LBs, decided to cash in.
Bacary Sagna
13million to Athletico Madrid
Tried to swap him for Giroud but they countered with a 15million over 48month deal. Wanted cash upfront so settled for 13million, will allow Jenko to shine and Bellerin a chance to step up.
Team for the Season will be
Szczesny (G,D)
Baines (FB,S) Martinez (BPD,D) Koscielny (CD,C) Jenkinson (FB,S)
Alonso (DLP,D)
Fellaini (BWM,D) Wilshere (AP,S)
Cazorla (LW,A) Lamela (IF,S)
Lewandowski (AF,A)
Subs - Gibbs, Mertesacker, Papadopoulos, Arteta, Ramsey, Chamberlain, Son Heung-Min