We need better players in every position if we are going to keep on improving - but that just ain't going to happen. We have to prioritise. First of all, we've got gaps at GK and CB which need to be plugged, unless we are going to use youngsters from the U23s to step up if necessary - which seems very unlikely. Then we need attacking options - upfront and at CM (especially attacking - aka goal-scoring - midfield) - and these are the sort of players who aren't going to come cheap. Very, very expensive, in fact.
Add to that, it looks as if we might need a fourth winger (unless we keep Skalak as an option, or maybe use Gyokeres or Connelly).
That all leaves fullbacks a long way down the list of priorities, like it or not. After all, we've got four good full backs - OK, half decent ones if you want to be hypercritical - and we managed a comfortable 15th. place in the PL with them in the team.
I'm not saying the club shouldn't - or won't - acquire another FB during the summer, if the right one comes along at the right price - but high priority? No, way down the list.
Add to that, it looks as if we might need a fourth winger (unless we keep Skalak as an option, or maybe use Gyokeres or Connelly).
That all leaves fullbacks a long way down the list of priorities, like it or not. After all, we've got four good full backs - OK, half decent ones if you want to be hypercritical - and we managed a comfortable 15th. place in the PL with them in the team.
I'm not saying the club shouldn't - or won't - acquire another FB during the summer, if the right one comes along at the right price - but high priority? No, way down the list.