[Albion] Rate the window out of 10

[macbeth]

with the business seemingly done, how do you rate what we’ve done this window?

copied from Chaileyjem’s thread so nobody forgets anyone when voting:


Players bought in Summer 2023: Joao Pedro (£30m/Watford/2028) , Dahoud (Free/Dortmund/2027) , Milner (Free/Liverpool, 2024+1), Verbruggen (£16m/Anderlecht/2028), Mazilu (£2.5m/FCV Farul Constanta/Jan Window), Igor Julio (£16.5m / Fiorentina/ 2027), Slater (2026/ Preston), Atom (2026/RB Leipzig/u21), Baleba (£23m + 4m/ Lille), Ansu Fati (Barcelone/23/24 LOAN)
Players sold in Summer 2023: Richards (QPR), MacAllister (£35m/55m, Liverpool), Tsongui (Feyenoord), Khadra (£1.7m, Reims). Connolly (£1.2m/Hull), Sanchez (£20m+5m Chelsea), Karbownik (£2m/Hertha Berlin), Caicedo (£100+15m/Chelsea)

 

[Napper]

8 offensively

6 defensively

7 overall

 

[Mancgull]

I gave it a 7. The players we have brought it are decent but not sure we’ll see the best of Baleba for a while and defensive midfield is where we look light following Caicedo’s departure.
Attacking options are insane.
Who knows about Fati, although we need him with Enciso being out for 4 months or so.

 

[bWize]

8.5/10 for me but went with a 9

 

[dadams2k11]

Has to be a 10. Sold Caicedo for £115m and loan a Fati.

 

[GoingUp]

Gave it a 7, good money for outgoings and some good signings but not having a world class DM like Caicedo with out style of play is a concern.

 

[Krafty]

If the loan of Fati works, then it will be 10.

It will put Brighton & Hove Albion as a potential destination for youngsters to redevelop their careers in the Premier League and learn under a great management system - I feel like this is only the start.

 

[spence]

8/10

 

[Simster]

9/10

 

[dstanman]

8/10

 

[Sheebo]

7 - lost our midfield - hard to replace.

 

[SULLY COULDNT SHOOT]

8.... my concern is still wing backs and I'll trust in De Zerbi that he's got the Caicedo issue covered. Have been impressed with Gilmour.

 

[Mellotron]

Slightly concerned defensively, otherwise very happy. Losing Caicedo and Ali Mac was always going to be tough and I think we've weathered that storm pretty well.

Attack wise this is the strongest we have ever been IMO. Bursting with good options.

We're gonna win 6-5!

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

I know it sounds greedy and ungrateful after some really fantastic signings, but I am worried about our defence and defensive cover. I went 8/10

 

[hart's shirt]

9 for me.

Losing 2 of the top players was inevitable and never going to be ideal, but both quality and experience have arrived.

Milner will add so much to the squad's maturity. Having the likes of him, Welbeck and Lallana around is a huge benefit.

 

[MattBackHome]

My heart says 10 and at the end of the day that's all that matters really isn't it.

 

[Guinness Boy]

10. Caicedo and Mac always going. Maxed the value of both, both replaced positionally. Added a lot of youth but some nice experience with Milner.

Still saying that I think tomorrow will be very difficult but once Fati and Baleba are bedded in we have at least the equivalent of last season positionally and have swapped individual brilliance for more cover in depth.

 

[HangletonGull]

Still think we are 2 players short , 7/10

 

[Frankworthington]

10
Will take time for players to bed in and patience is required.
We are on the verge of greatness

 

[Coldeanseagull]

I voted seven......we needed more beer and less cola