[Albion] Rate the window out of 10

[Not Andy Naylor]

We've sold two of the best midfield players we have ever had or are likely to have, so for me it can't be better than a 7. Of course pressures from within the players' camps (and a bit of skulduggery from a former employee in one case, I understand) made both sales inevitable, and you could argue that we got fair value, although I wouldn't, because I think Caicedo could end up being a bargain for Chelsea even at £115m. If Fati and Baleba work out, then maybe an 8.

 

[Da Man Clay]

Find it surprising we haven’t filled the attacking right back glaring hole we’ve had since it became clear Lamptey isn’t the same player. It’s the clearest issue we’ve had a for a while. Fati takes it from a 6 to a 7.

 

[A1X]

8, think we look a bit weak at the back

 

[portslade seagull]

6
Sold our midfield and now given the green light to any team to expose us with pace
Seems to have gone for we can score more than we will concede tactic.

 

[Uh_huh_him]

Seems to be an awful lot of hype at the moment because of the Barca lad.
I'm impressed we've made the deal, but on the face of it, he's covering for enciso's injury.

Pedro looks very good and think he will prove his worth.
Concerned about whether Baleba will be able to step up, as that's a big gap to be covered and we probably need him to hit the ground running.

The freebies are good signings and strengthen the squad nicely.

I really wanted to see 2 full backs.
Think that's going to cost us, unless Pervis continues to be indestructible.
It would be good to see something form Julio to see whether he's going to be able to replace Colwill.

Overall I think 6, because I don't think there should be such obvious gaps, with 6 European matches to come.

 

[Beanstalk]

We've received the third highest fee for a player ever, strengthened and added depth, moved on some deadwood, AND signed Barcelona's current number ten for the season. It's a ten lads.

(Time will tell of course)

 

[Jeremiah]

8 for excitement but still concerned about back line and goalie.

 

[Dave the OAP]

10

100% happy with this ….replaced cac with another quality signing….brought in one of the hottest young prospects from Spain and we still have a “ built like a brick shithouse” Brazilian prowling the warm up area

 

[chickens]

Couldn’t vote less than an 8 for this window, despite worrying (like others) that perhaps we’re a little light In defensive areas. In the club I trust, I’m looking forward to Roberto proving that my concerns are needless.

I mean we’ve just signed the guy that was meant to replace Messi from Barcelona.

 

[GT49er]

6.
We've sold well, but feel we're weaker in defence, and weaker when it comes to defensive midfield. With a manager with de Zerbi's philosophy that surely has to be slightly worrying, unless he comes up with an effective Plan B (which, TBH, doesn't seem to be in his nature!)
Of course, we've seen little or nothing of most of the new arrivals yet - depending how well they do, and how well they fit in, that 6 rating could easily be raised higher. Fingers crossed!

 

[METALMICKY]

It's a solid 8 from me but it was only the amount we got for Moises that nudged it from a 7. The Hammers defeat really showed our vulnerability to the counter and our defence particularly on the right looks very light on pace.

 

[nwgull]

In terms of players only, I'd say 7. We're probably slightly stronger overall than last year, but only just. However, I gave the window a 9 accounting for the fact that we had incoming fees in the region of 170-190m depedning on acheivement of extras.

 

[Littlemo]

Despite thinking we need a right back, if De Zerbi is happy with the squad then who am I to argue?

The players in look class and once they are up to speed, I can’t wait to see it.

 

[beorhthelm]

a nervous 7. the forward line is excellent. the deals for outgoing excellent. fear that rightback and lack of solid DMF will cost us several places this year. hope one of the midfielders will have at least the discipline to sit off and help cover our already known weakness on counter-attacks.

 

[Bodian]

a bit of skulduggery from a former employee in one case, I understand

? - have I missed something (quite likely).

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

9 for me.

Great business, if I’m being greedy, would have liked LB cover, plus another defensive midfielder.

 

[brighton_dave]

A nervous 7 for me. Had we shipped Webster to Chelsea for nigh on 75 mil it would've been a 9.

 

[Weststander]

8

No criticism of sales. Once Boehly/agents coordinated their months of illegal tapping up, the course was set.

Great additions, better defensive cover would’ve made it a 10.

 

[studio150]

The window has left us weaker in defending but greater strength going forward. So maybe a season similar to the 1990-91 where we seemed to win a lot of games 3-2 but when we lost it was by 3 or 4.

7 overall

 

[North Carolina Supporter]

8 for me. J Pedro shows enormous potential- albeit uneven at times… a natural leader despite his age. Our <21 attacking talent is top of the PL. If we landed another defender similar to Estupinan - I’d given a 10. Hope that Baleba and Igor step up and step in with speed.