Looks pretty likely at this point that Godfrey, Bindon and potentially Barry will be returning to their parent clubs in January, freeing us up for a bit of a loan binge.
Looking at the areas we'd need to strengthen, that leaves a space at right-back, centre-back and on the wing. Here's a few suggestions, based on ability, experience and who's not getting minutes at their parent clubs:
Centre Back:
Willy Boly (Nottingham Forest):
Not getting any minutes at Forest for the second consecutive season. Would tick Wilder's boxes as a natural leader and no-nonsense defender.
Tyler Fredricson (Man United):
Would be risky, calling on a 20-year-old with limited experience. He's an excellent prospect and looked every bit a premier-league player on his debut against Wolves last season.
Eiran Cashin (Brighton):
Currently on loan at Birmingham - but has played just 166 minutes of football this season, as Birmingham clearly prefer Screamin' Jack. Wouldn't be surprised if Brighton call him back. An excellent centre-back who was putting in league-leading numbers at Derby before a big-money move to Brighton.
Right Back:
Emil Krafth (Newcastle):
Not one to get fans off their arses, but a defensively solid and experienced right-back who isn't getting in ahead of Trippier and Livramento.
Nathanial Clyne (Crystal Palace):
Just 4 minutes of premier league action this season. 6 months with the Blades got his team-mate Rob Holding a cushy MLS job - might fancy the same for himself.
Sam Byram (Leeds):
Played a lot of football over the past few seasons for Leeds, but now third in line behind Bogle and James Justin. With 6 months left on his contract, it's in his best interest to put himself in the shop window.
Winger:
Tom Watson (Brighton):
Finding it hard to break into a Brighton team full of exciting technical players. He kind of owes us.
Romain Esse (Crystal Palace):
Great talent who'd be more than comfortable in the Championship. As long as he doesn't ask his mate Jes Rak-Sakyi what he thinks of Wilder.
Marcus Edwards (Burnley):
Bit of a long shot - but Burnley's star loan-man last season has played just 5 minutes of premier league football this season, with Parker not trusting his defensive capabilities at premier-league level. Would offer that directness and flair our attack desperately needs.
