Solid, sensible signings are what we need if the club gets that Champions League windfall. This shortlist keeps things realistic: players who are young enough to develop, experienced enough to step in, and priced in a range the club could chase without spinning into fantasyland.
Why this kind of window makes sense
To be fair, we don't need headline-grabbing, big-money names to close gaps. What we do need is depth, competition and players who fit the shape Danny wants to impose. That means two reliable full-backs, creative midfield options and midfielders who can boss transitions and keep the tempo up. These picks tick those boxes and sit in price brackets that feel achievable if the budget allows.
The shortlist and how they fit
Fabio Fehr – 26, right-back (FC Thun) | £2–5m. A fairly seasoned option at club level and the kind of low-risk signing that brings immediate competition to the right side. Adds physicality and know-how without a huge fee.
Elliot Stroud – 23, left-back (Mjällby) | £4–7m. Younger, with room to grow. Covers the left and offers the kind of two-way game we like: solid defensively but able to help the wide play. A sensible buy if we want a long-term option.
Toni Fruk – 25, attacking midfielder (Rijeka) | £9–13m. A proper creator at club level, and the sort who could free up other forwards with clever movement and passing. He fits the profile of a player who can add variety to our attacking patterns.
Luka Stojković – 22, midfielder (Dinamo Zagreb) | £8–15m. Still young but with a higher ceiling. The kind of signing that gives energy in central areas and can be schooled into whatever midfield role is needed — defensive cover or progressive ball-carrier.
Matteo Di Giusto – 25, attacking midfielder (Luzern) | £6–9m. A tidy, presentable option off the front line. Could slot into systems where we need creativity between the lines without having to rebuild the side around him.
Rokas Pukštas – 21, midfielder (Hajduk Split) | £6–8m. Youthful, adaptable and a potential long-term asset. If the scouting team has identified the traits we want, he could be one for the future and for now to provide rotation.
Final thoughts — realistic and useful
None of these are blockbuster names, but that is the point. They are plausible signings who add balance, depth and different options in midfield and full-back. If Champions League money arrives, this sort of recruitment — careful, targeted and affordable — is how we move forward without risking flux. What do others think? Which of these would you prioritise?
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