Scouted Ftbl also did a deep dive into finding the best under-the-radar U23 strikers in Europe that is interesting reading.
Some names that get a mention:
- Kvistgaarden - just signed for Norwich
- Damion Downs - just joined Southampton for £7m
- A bunch of players out of our price range
- And...
I remember a league 1 manager faced Man City in the FA Cup and said the biggest surprise was how quick they all were. Their fastest player couldn’t beat Man City’s slowest player in a foot race.
The step up in athleticism in the premier league is insane.
I think Scouted Football put out a graphic of the most dangerous U23 dribblers in Europe. Top of the list was basically Yamal, Doku, Fofana at Lyon and then Gassama. 100% worth a £2.5m punt on someone like that IMO.
I get your point but he’s a profile we don’t have in the squad. That combo of blistering pace and dribbling is so dangerous, like we saw first-hand from Mayenda in the playoffs.