Yep...I’m fully expecting BOTH Rabiot & SMS to arrive. Gaetano said 2 more mids will arrive following Bakayoko and that Elliott plans to deconstruct last years team entirely. Based on the latest moves/rumours that looks to be happening.
Monty, Loca, Mauri + Berto are all about to leave. That leaves us with just Kessie, Biglia, Bona, Baka and potentially SMS for midfield. When SMS arrives I expect Bona to leave and his agent was spotted meeting with Leonardo/Lotito.
A midfield of Kessie, Rabiot, SMS, Biglia, Baka and Hakan gives us sufficient starting quality/depth for 3 competitions.
Also, all 3 of SMS, Rabiot & Baka fit Elliott’s model of being young, very talented and being able to be resold at a profit.
I’m also expecting a better winger than Promes to arrive. He’s good but totally unproven in a top tier league so would be a gamble. I’m expecting Martial/Depay/Di Maria or possibly Lozano to arrive. If Suso gets sold to Roma I expect 2 new wingers to arrive unless we plan to change systems.