Understandable, but I'd have to leave it as CB is where I need to improve.

could use Barella, but not looking to sell Soler

interested in Maffeo and Rodri if you see a deal with Barella

Never mind then, was more looking at a more defensive minded CM option than a FB

That’s a very good offer I’m considering but I think Andy is my best left back atm so not 100% sure

No thanks. As much as I rate Ander, I want to see what happens to Fred in the summer.

I still prefer Bernat to Plattenhardt anyway.

N'Zonzi I'd rather keep for now while Sevilla are in the CL.

Yeah, I just don't think Herrera is actually a big improvement on N'Zonzi when N'Zonzi is back playing for Sevilla. I do like Herrera as you know, and after thinking about it I'd use Andre Gomes in the 2:2

Bernat + Andre Gomes
=
Plattenhardt + Ander Herrera?

Yeah deal

With Alves being very much part of my first team I'd be looking at Odriozola if I were to lose him.

With a few of my U21's becoming FGs next season I no longer have the squad room to accommodate the likes of Cancelo/Gomes who I'd be looking to loan out in the hope they get decent moves in the summer. Its the main reason I recently sold Alcacer who's in a similar position to Gomes.

No worries, didn't think you'd go for it tbh. I was previously looking to bring Gomes in for that exact reason but if the gamble doesn't pay off then I'd probably just end up releasing him to free up squad space, wouldn't really be worth losing Alves on that basis.

I've been slightly underwhelmed by Cancelo this season but will be interesting to see what happens when his loan comes to an end.

So I can't recall Plattenhardt or Herrera for a week? Still keeping the deal, just need clarification

No its fine. I'll have Herrera back next week and Plattenhardt is backup to Hector anyway so I'll just not loan out Kenedy until I get Plattenhardt.

Now that Maximiliano Gomez is not ending his career in China, would you be interested in him?

Aurier + Gomez
=
Odriozola + Richarlison

Had a feeling you'd come back in for him

I primarily brought in Trippier to use in deals elsewhere as he's quite a nice HG asset and he should also nail down the starting RB spot at Spurs after Auriers recent performances. Having said that I guess I could keep him if I receive a good offer for Dani.

I'd be open to swapping Alves for Can?

Enq.

What about Lautaro Martinez? Would you use him in a deal for Gomez?

Fair, he’s obviously getting on a bit but I’d still prefer to keep him over a younger inferior player.

Could potentially do something involving Arthur but other than that I’d probably struggle to see anything unless it formed part of a larger deal.

D.Alves + Traore
=
Cancelo + Arthur?

Enq.

He's the next Pogba

Cool, I'm happy to do either although it would depend how much cash you're after as the purse strings are a little tight at the moment

D.Alves + £2.5m
=
Cancelo + Arthur

Cool, happy to deal on that

Yeah hoping the Arthur to Barca deal goes through in summer to make it worthwhile.

Alves & Marcelo are without doubt my favourite fullback pairing so I'm definitely jealous in that regard!

just confirming I picked up El Egypt for £20m

not really, i think the most likely way id sell him is as a makeweight to improve my first team/18, i cant see myself selling him for a different youthie as i have a vested interest in seeing him succeed

Rather keep hold of Wolf