I think we all know it will probably be Patterson. Tbh I wouldn't blame if he is thinking about leaving, barely played, is 20 and would probably start more games in the EPL than he does here. I hope to god he doesn't leave but given he barely plays and is wanted by multiple teams down south, it seems the likely option.
Regardless of what happens this season, I think we will be in transition next season. A lot of players in their last year of contract and then multiple players with 12 months left come the summer. Kent, Aribo and Morelos all have 12 months left come the summer and we can't afford to let them run their contract down like Goldson has.
As much as I've loved the big man, it's probably time for Barisic to move on. Physically he looks a shadow of the player he was. Bassey also seems to be constantly improving.
I just feel like a lot of the squad has gone stale or ran themselves into the ground last season.
It should be noted that despite all our signings these last 3/4 windows our main starting 11 (when fit) is usually about 8/9 players we've had for 2/3 years. We might have improved the overall squad but it really points to poor recruitment in terms of first team quality.