Problem with Hamer is he will pick up yellow and red cards during the season. If he doesn't control himself he will be suspended for several games. Need cover and of course he may get injured.
Hamer, Sheaf and Kelly are our 3 main CDM. Shipley is a temporary default to the position. Cov cant afford a massive squad, so players will have to be flexible to help the club navigate injury problems.
Injuries or lack of them may define our season.
Unless two or three are permanently shipped out I can only see one loan coming in, an attacking midfielder. Even if we shed a few I can't see more than two loans before deadline.
Players we could do with shedding are Kastaneer, Biamo and possibly Jobello?
Dacosta could be out for a while. If Dabo should get injured or having a set back we could have a few months of Pask or similar playing there. Wouldn't want that for more than a few games at most.
When we’re talking about Dabo and are unlikely to sign anyone who will challenge him let alone replace him I think you’ve got to look at utility players and academy players to fill in.