Heading into the summer transfer window, almost every Premier League team should be on the lookout for potential full-back acquisitions. With the notable exception of two or three well-endowed clubs, the lack of quality in this position across the board is clear and must be addressed.
The fresh influx of money in the Premier League will, no doubt, assist managers in need of filling problematic positions, but it will also drive up prices across the continent.
Full-back is a key position in modern football—players in these positions represent key tactical cogs in their teams’ systems, particularly when it comes to possession-oriented football—and if you want the Jose Gayas or Ricardo Rodriguezes of this world, you’re going to have to pay through the nose.