Scotchegg
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But with your example, you're filling an already weakened defence with unproven options that are cheaper than Thorniley, and midfield options cheaper than Kane, so we can spend on another good striker. I would think we need to be spending money to bring in a proven defender of Thorniley's level, and a DM that can match Gorrin, or a CM to cover the departures of Kane and possibly Brannagan.
The issue last season wasn't that Winnall didn't score enough goals. He's not who we need to replace, as we already did that with Baldock. If there's budget left over from the priority, then sure we can get another proven striker in. But if he's also over 30 and of the Winnall mould, then we could be replacing 3 strikers next year.
In what world could Jack Tucker, Ciaron Brown and Kofi Balmer for the sames wages as Jordan Thorniley be seen as weakening our defence!!
Herbie Kane on Championship wages, a loan fee and extension fee, would allow us to compete for some top class league one midfielders or go for similar for the Championship again.
We were also paying Gavin Whyte and Nathan Holland decent money and will likely look at different options for next season, which should hopefully given a better outcome for a reduced outlay.