Obiang gone but loads of midfield options remain

Pedro Obiang’s departure has been completed and like most other fans we would wish the uncomplaining midfielder all the best for the future.

He has been a perfect pro in his behaviour over a difficult time in his career

The big question now of course is whether he will be replaced and despite some assurances from the boss that’s the plan I still have my doubts it will happen.

It will be hands in the air time should he do so but if the boss does go down that road one might easily asked why, given the weakness up top and at left back.

The Hammers collected just over €6 million for the 27 year old and lost around £2.5 million a year off the wage bill and given we have eleven midfielders all scrapping for a first team place I’m wondering quite what the rationale would be in replacing Obiang.

Were we talking Lanzini, Antonio, Noble, Snodgrass or on current form Wilshere,  I could see the point but for all his virtues one wonders just how badly Pedro will be missed or indeed why he would need replacing given the bodies available.

Right at this moment I remain convinced that we need another striker or left not another midfielder?

With just 14 days left of this window it seems to me that smoke and mirrors may be the order of the day!

COYI