[Karl]

I'd have left back as a major priority in the summer, along with the right wing, over rightback. I'd let Riise go if he so wishes, although I have no problem with the guy and think he would be great to keep in the squad as back up for a couple of positions. Aurelio looks class but is too injury prone, Insua could make the step up but needs some experience ahead of him in the pecking order. That then makes it difficult, do we bring in someone of Lahm's quality and stifle Insua's development but give us a great option at left back for a good few years. Or do we bring in someone like Heinze who may not have the pace and attacking flair but would give Insua more chance of a look in.

With regards to right back I think Finnan has been class for us and still has an important role in the squad, but there's no harm in looking beyond that, what with him being 31. I like Arbeloa a lot, he has pace and likes to get forward, I'd be happy with him and Finnan for now but we may need to look at brining someone else in in a year or so.