What fans want on deadline day

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We asked you what still needs to happen before the transfer window closes at 19:00 GMT on Monday.

Here are some of your comments:

Glen: We definitely need to have a very good look at the youth players first before going mad on new players. The squad is a little light in all positions but full-backs and central midfield need looking at. Obviously, strikers as the two we have are just not right for us.

Seb: Disastrous window. At the end of December we were in poor form with the hope of strengthening in January, preparing for Guehi to leave in the summer. Now he’s gone with no replacement, we’re out of the FA Cup, the manager has announced he’s leaving – reducing any incentive for top players to sign – and it looks like Mateta’s off too. Johnson has made a slow start and while he’s got potential, we’re so thinly spread that we need results immediately. Barring a miracle on deadline day, we’re going to be weaker coming out of January than going into it, which is very much not what we need.

Dave: Simple. We need a centre-forward who can consistently put the ball in the back of the net! I think Nketiah is very lively, skilful and surprisingly strong for his size. Would be interesting to pair him with a ruthless finisher. A replacement for Guehi or, failing that, Lacroix to step up and fill his boots leading the backline.

Isaac: Desperately need another centre-back – but who’s available right now? There was talk last summer of signing Jeremy Jacquet but it seems he is off to Liverpool or Chelsea now. A Munoz back-up is still needed, even though he is fit again. It feels like it’s been in talks for a while, but Sacha Boey would be perfect.

Sam: In serious need of centre-back cover following Guehi’s exit. All the focus appears to be on adding to our frontline (Guessand, Johnson… Strand Larsen?). We can’t play out rest of the season with Lerma in a back three. Either the formation changes (unlikely under Glasner) or an experienced pair of hands comes in.

Mike: Mateta has to go, whether or not a replacement is found. If his head was not in the right space to play against Forest, it certainly won’t be if he doesn’t get the move he wants.

Gavin: Frustrating window for all manner of reasons. Definitely still need a frontline striker. Strand Larsen is overpriced but at this stage it seems we are running out of options. Still no sign of a Guehi replacement. Maybe we will hit the jackpot on Monday- but I’m not holding my breath!

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