We’ve diagnosed the problems, identified the targets and given our recommendations... now it’s your turn.
There’s nothing every football fans loves more than to speculate on where their team needs to strengthen, how much to spend and who to buy. Our team-by-team analysis of what needs to be done is the perfect chance for just that.
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We have pinpointed the weak spots and given our suggestion for who should be the number one priority as well as a handful of alternatives.
Will Mick McCarthy heed our advice? Have we missed a trick? Is our budget unrealistic? Who would YOU sign? Don’t be shy in letting us know by dropping us a comment at the foot of the page. Let the debate commence...
Goalkeeper: Carlos Kameni (Espanyol) Initially linked with Wolves as long ago as 2003 - the last time they were in The Premier League. Has built a lofty reputation for himself in Spain and McCarthy desperately needs reliability in goal. Wayne Hennessey can - and will - become a top drawer keeper but is, as yet, a long way from being convincing in commanding his penalty area. A season to improve out of the spotlight is just the trick.
Alternative: Joe Hart (Manchester City)
Centre Back: Sol Campbell (Portsmouth) Wolves were the second-youngest team in last season's Championship and need experience....lots of it. January recruit from Hearts Christophe Berra looks like McCarthy’s first choice at centre back but England Under-21 international Richard Stearman is far classier. Stearman has no qualms in bringing the ball out of defence but – like the team as a whole – needs nous alongside him. Campbell would demand lofty wages but Wolves know they must pay such sums to attract the Premier League experience they crave.
Alternatives: Roger Johnson (Cardiff), Emmerson Boyce (Wigan), Callum Davenport (West Ham)
Centre midfielder: Nicky Butt (Newcastle) One of the few Newcastle players who actually seemed to care last season. Not got the legs or the industry that he once had but still unflustered and unfussy enough in possession to complement Wolves’ existing options. With wingers of the ilk of Matt Jarvis and Michael Kightly and a striker like Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, expect McCarthy to play three in the middle next season. Karl Henry can – despite Wolves fans thoughts to the contrary – make the step up if partnered with someone willing to carry some of the defensive burden.
Alternatives: Tom Huddlestone (Tottenham), Steve Sidwell (Aston Villa), Brian Stock (Doncaster), Rodrigo Possebon (Manchester United)
Striker: Jason Roberts (Blackburn) Setanta.com’s very own blogger is a man bathing in Premier League wisdom. Ebanks-Blake has never set foot in the top flight but could be a real hit so long as he is not asked to carry too much responsibility on his lonesome. As it stands, Roberts is likely to start for Rovers next year but expect Sam Allardyce to strengthen with the money that comes his way from the inevitable departure of Roque Santa Cruz. Cue McCarthy to pounce.
Alternatives: Kevin Doyle (Reading), Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink (Celtic), Kevin Davies (Bolton)