25 is maximum in PL.
I think that's exclusive of academy players or similar, not that I can think of anyone obvious that'd threaten the 18
It'll be an interesting one to see what Wilder does, I'm thinking you could move most of the fringe players on and then look to bring in quality in key areas:
- Hendo needs signing and ought not to cost the world in transfer fees
- Think we will need a striker and don't think Madine or Hogan are really the answer for anything other than depth, this is where you could do with spunking munneh - how much to get Mitrovic off Fulham?
- Probably need a centre mid, wouldn't be averse to bringing Dowell back, but only if it's permanent as PL loan spots are limited and we need to use them for the first XI
- Could definitely do with wing back cover, I've said in another thread that Durm from Huddersfield would fit in nicely to our system and likely not be that pricey
That then leaves sensible signings to flesh out the squad which we've seen Wilder to pretty damn well previously - I think the overriding thing is not so much fees, but getting trapped with wages that don't reduce if things go tits up