[drewks]

I think when it comes to investment we need to strike a balance between strengthening the squad and loyalty to the current squad. We don't want to do a Fulham and also don't want to do a Norwich.

For me we need:

1) An experienced goalkeeper who can become number 1 if Johnstone has a tough start to the season
2) A left footed centre back to partner Ajayi
3) A quality left back who can play every week
4) A defensive midfielder to rotate with Livermore, a Yacob type of player
5) A centre midfield ball player to push Sawyers
6) A right winger to replace Phillips (sold) and push Pereira
7) Diangana
8) A first choice striker with Robinson as his back-up.

Johnstone may be a good shot stopper but his command of the 6 yard box is absolutely awful /non existent. Unfortunately this will be exploited non stop in the PL and makes him an automatic non starter IMHO so a No.1 No. 1 is a No. 1 priority!