We see the new arrivals at Zenit, we even expect the Brazilian for Spartak and at the same time we learn about the huge amount of the red-and-white transfer budget. We have accepted the fact that Loko is mostly paying back this summer and we are watching the events in Krasnodar with interest. But Marcel Lička’s team is in a kind of mini-isolation, which for now is only diluted by the Brotherhood Cup. Are there any signings planned?
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In the summer, the club parted ways with three veterans: Anton Shunin, Sergei Parshivlyuk and Fedor Smolov. It is clear that in the last season they did not determine the game, but they were very important for the rotation. And among the newcomers, only Andrey Lunev. He is a cool guy, with championship experience and it is possible that he will become number one. But, given the ambitions of the club, this is clearly not enough. Dynamo is unlikely to want to go beyond the top 3 again after a season in which the title was lost only on the 30th round through their fault. So transfers are necessary. And Lichka directly hinted at this even before the start of the Brotherhood Cup.
Marcel Licka
head coach of Dinamo
“We talked with management about acquiring a striker. But I would like to see new players in each line. Let’s see what happens. While there is no one, the season starts in three weeks. However, I am sure that management will try to get players there.”
Following the example of last summer, it is worth noting one important detail: Dinamo is in no hurry. Remember when all the key newcomers arrived? Jorge Carrascal and Luis Chavez – in the second half of August, and Bitello in September. The management’s argument is clear: at the beginning of the transfer window, sellers have much more leverage to exert pressure. And closer to the goal, the buyer can take the initiative. And so they did. True, the coach was not very happy about this. His team started the season well, but the arrival of new players, which overlapped with the national team’s matches, spoiled the trend of positive results. A series of draws followed, and it is clear that this also affected the final position in the table.
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Now it is important for the club to find a balance. The coach is unlikely to be satisfied if he receives the newcomers in September. We will again have to change the composition, integrate them into the system, teach them and explain them. And this is an invaluable moment during the intense part of the season. Then someone will be needed earlier. According to agent German Tkachenko, Dynamo is now looking for an experienced defender, a fast forward and a great defensive player.
It’s all understandable: starting the season with Konstantin Tyukavin alone is problematic, and Smolov has already left the team. The defense (especially the central zone) is one of the areas that will make the most mistakes in the spring of 2024. They just need another great player. And on the flank, too, given the departure of Parshivlyuk. As for the defensive player, everything is a little simpler, but the player obviously will not hurt from the rotation.
Several names have already appeared in the media. But since Dynamo likes to make transfers quietly, it is not a fact that the rumours are true. For example, in mid-June it was reported that the club was interested in Alexei Sutormin. Apparently, the player himself would not mind, and the whole problem is coordinating the transfer with St. Petersburg. It is clear that things have not moved forward in two weeks. After all, Alexey returned to Zenit and began training with the team. Sport24 claimed that another option on the flank is Alexander Silyanov from Loko. For now, there is also a pause.
Alexey Sutormin and Alexander Silyanov
Photo: Dmitry Golubovich, “Championship”
As for the central defender, it is more interesting: Georgy Dzhikia, according to Metaratings, refused to move to Dynamo due to his reluctance to play for Spartak’s main rival. Although the club later denied this information, calling it gossip. According to Record, the RPL bronze medalists are also in contact with Portuguese Vitoria Guimarães regarding the transfer of another central defender, Jorge Fernandes. There is no progress yet.
As for the speedy striker, there are fewer rumours for now. Insider Ivan Karpov claimed that Ferencvaros’ Marquinhos could end up in Moscow, but there have been no official offers to Hungary. But he is also more of a player on the flank than in the centre of the attack. There is no insider information on other candidates yet, let alone specific details.
Marquinhos and Jorge Fernandez
Photo: Getty Images/vitoriasc.pt
It is clear that Dynamo has a relatively easy start in the RPL: at home to Fakel and Lokomotiv, then a trip to Akron. Therefore, there should be enough time to integrate the newcomers. But here it is important not to be late. If the ambition to compete for the championship is maintained.
