Hi,
Was wondering if someone would be kind enough to offer me a bit of advice please.
I'm currently playing my first game on FM, in charge of Newcastle and I've reached the January transfer window, due to my performance in the league so far it's looking like I'm going to lose a few players, certainly Obafemi Martins (ST), probably Michael Owen (ST) and possibly Charles N'Zogbia (AML). I'm also considering cashing in on Joey Barton (DM, AMC) as he's not been performing that well for me.
My concern is that losing 3 - 4 first team players is going to massively disrupt my team and form in the league. Realistically how many players can I replace without causing too much of a disruption? I'm thinking maybe 2 max?
Further to these probable losses, I was looking for some advice on replacements, as if I lose Oba and Owens I'll be down to Alan Smith as my only recognised striker, having already sold Viduka.
I've already agreed a contract with the following player:
Name: Guilherme
Age: 19
position: MC/AMC/ST
Club: Cruzeiro
Value: 3.6m (Paying 7m)
Work permit needed/not needed: Needed (awaiting acception)
Believe he'll be a good replacement for Oba, but now I'm looking for a quality backup to Smith and Guilherme to make an impact from the bench & cover injuries etc.
Ideally want someone who'll be instantly productive, relatively inexpensive and content to get used rotationally.
Will probably have about 10m to spend on this player but would prefer to spend as little as possible.
While I'm here I might as well ask for some opinions on some of the other players I'm currently looking at! They are:
Name: Ever Banega
Age: 19
position: DMC
Club: Boca
Value: 1.9m (Offered 3.5m)
Comments: Saw this guy was widely reccomended in hot prospects thread so lining him up as a future replacement for Nicky Butt
Name: Lorik Cana
Age: 24
position: DMC
Club: Marseille
Value: 5.25m (Paying 7.5m)
Comments: Lining this guy up as a replacement for Joey Barton
Name: Gonzalo Pineda
Age: 25
position: DL, DMC, MC
Club: Chivas
Value: 1.4m (Paying 3.3m)
Comment: Lining up as a backup to Emre (DL) and as a rotational MC
Are there better players I should be looking at in these positions or will these guys do a job for me?
Also I'm looking at:
Name: Matias Fernandez
Age: 21
position: AML, AM
Club: Villareal
Value: 6.75m
As a replacement for N'Zogbia in the AML position.
Again, is this a reasonable replacement or should I be looking at other players?
Thanks in advance for any advice offered!
