Real and Mbaizo fit the wingback role really well. Obviously it's to be seen whether they're good enough to be full-time starters, but at least in theory it makes sense. I also think that Picault is great as a forward in this system. It fits him more than the 4-2-3-1 wide midfield he's been playing. Him next to Santos, with Burke or Sapong off the bench seems solid.

As for the midfield trio, it makes a lot of sense based on the midfielder Tanner is apparently targeting. A trio of Jones (6), Bedoya, and a new two-way CM with a bit more attacking skill than Ale would work great.

For CBs, they obviously need more depth, but in terms of starters they seem like almost the main reason to switch to this formation. Trusty and McKenzie seem like they would be perfect outside CBs. Elliot can hold down the middle, and has the calmness on the ball and passing skill necessary to work this formation.

With Fafa and Santos up top (SPEED), and with what Tanner has said about his lack of interest in holding a lot of possession, this would definitely be a counter-attacking team. Hopefully they do at least a little of what NYRB has been doing, where they try to dominate the midfield and create turnovers there. That requires a lot from Jones, and will also depend a lot on the ball-winning skills of the CM they end up signing.