Your Hidden Gems or under the radar - Wanted Signings

[Yoro]

I think he's injured and might miss the games against us but Malick Fofana looks a talent from Lyon.

 

[Kingslayer18]

If they liked him he'd be theirs already.....

Not really, they just bought him a season ago so early to bring him in. Easy to see how they announce a purchase and he joins Chelsea a season later

 

[Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber]

Not really, they just bought him a season ago so early to bring him in. Easy to see how they announce a purchase and he joins Chelsea a season later

Perhaps. I honestly can't rule that out

 

[Sea-Cow]

How good is he really? Not watched much of Bournemouth but saw the Spain Netherlands game in the background and when he played against us. He looks decent for a 19 year old playing at the highest level i.e doesn't look overawed but nothing screams elite? With his athletic profile and technical ability, he could be promising but it could be also be another Christensen situation.

I'd say the same about Yoro too, although a little less tentatively.

Both would need to show some serious physical growth (muscle density, core strength etc) ala Saliba before I would start getting too hyped on them.

I'm hardly a scout but he would be awesome as the left sided CB for us, and would be a significant upgrade on Lisandro.

He never looks bothered really, like one of those weirdos that would come out later and say he doesn't like football and never watches it etc. He looks like he spends his free time skateboarding, or chilling at the beach. But he's quality on the ball and appears to have a good passing range, and his defending is excellent. And he's not even twenty.

 

[Sea-Cow]

I'm hardly a scout but he would be awesome as the left sided CB for us, and would be a significant upgrade on Lisandro.

He never looks bothered really, like one of those weirdos that would come out later and say he doesn't like football and never watches it etc. He looks like he spends his free time skateboarding, or chilling at the beach. But he's quality on the ball and appears to have a good passing range, and his defending is excellent. And he's not even twenty.

And in comparison to Yoro, as others have already said Huijsen looks like he barely breaks a sweat out there in the Prem, and occasionally Yoro gets rinsed and looks like it might be a step too far for him right now, at this age. Which, to be fair, is understandable!

And it could also have something to do with the team around them and their defensive partners, midfield cover, etc. etc. Because the other Bournemouth CB is that tough looking Ukrainian bastard who is not too bad himself, while Yoro could be next to Big Harry one day or Lisandro, with Onana behind him.... Not exactly apples to apples.

 

[Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber]

Nick Woltemade

 

[Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber]

I'm hardly a scout but he would be awesome as the left sided CB for us, and would be a significant upgrade on Lisandro.

He never looks bothered really, like one of those weirdos that would come out later and say he doesn't like football and never watches it etc. He looks like he spends his free time skateboarding, or chilling at the beach. But he's quality on the ball and appears to have a good passing range, and his defending is excellent. And he's not even twenty.

He can actually play in any role in a back 3. His talent ceiling is mind boggling. I personally expect Real Madrid to bag him in the summer.

 

[The-Mezzala]

This is totally ruining football for me. Multi club ownership signing every single player on the planet and just moving players about at one point.

Yes its becoming a bit of a joke. I have no problem with clubs having feeder clubs in the lower leagues or like we did with Royal Antwerp . If you loaning out lads from the academy its a smart move. But this signing players to stop others and then letting waste away on loan is shite for player and future of football

 

[userman]

My hidden gem or under the radar list would be (in the positions I'd say are the top priorities):
- ST: Josh Sargent (25). Proven himself over three seasons playing for Norwich in the Championship. A well rounded striker. Better goals/per min ratio then Gyokeres in the same league for reference.
- CM: Hayden Hackney (22). Best playmaker in the Championship. A new Carrick (playing under Carrick at Middlesbrough).
- CM: Sergi Altimira (23). Only his second season in the top flight of spanish footbal, but a regular for Betis now. Solid passer and technically sound, good defensively and would raise the physicality of our team. Reminiscent of Rodri.
- RWB: Tom Fellows (21). Two footed, good crosser and a good dribbler, has pace and a good frame. Primarily played right mid/winger so would need some adaptation, but played fullback in League Two a couple of seasons ago.. 11 assists for West Brom this season.