The People's Forum: It is reason for concern that Moyes is already lowering expectations.

Worst case is next season is another where we more or less tread water because the number of changes is so great that the holes in the squad are too big.

I would expect someone like Fabianski coming in to do the Begovic role but if one of the youngsters are promoted to train with the first team is this enough in case Pickford is injured?

It's also obvious we need defensive cover. Young played in 36 matches and Keane in 18. We are also completely dependant on Mykolenko on the left, he played in 37 matches.

RW is another position where we will obviously need signings. And so is CM as Doucs is leaving & we still have no word on Gana.

Those are the most glaring issues but of course a PL quality striker would also go a long way.

(Played in could mean sub appearances)

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We need at least one backup/competition for Pickford.

We only have Patterson at RB and Myko at LB. Although O'Brien can fill in, leaving us only 2 centre halves if Keane goes.

So we need to fill at least 2 of 3 positions - RB, LB and CB.

Midfield - do we need another option or are Iroegbunam and Armstrong first team ready? Am assuming Gana stays.....otherwise...gulp.

Alcaraz must be signed.

We surely need to replace Doucoure too? And Harrison.

Then if DCL goes, along with Broja we are left with Beto plus Chermiti who probably needs a loan.

So at least one striker depending on DCL.

So I make that 8-10 players needed.

Who is in charge of transfers since Thelwell left? Has groundwork been done on all these positions?

And can we even spend before 1/7 due to PSR? Do we need to sell someone before that date? When does Alcaraz clause expire?