Long time before the transfer window reopens, the priority of the team was to sign 1 or 2 strikers but know with Ferdinand's suspension rumors are of signing a defender. So what is more important for the team, signing a forward or signing a defender?
Check out this for why most are saying a striker is needed more: https://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?postid=1951800#post1951800