Overthehills
Give Quiche A Chance....
When I think about our scouting networks away from the UK, I often think that we are a million miles behind the rest.
Prior the the last few years we haven't really ventured into the offshore markets often enough and I don't really understand why? The value is sooo much better than that closer to home.
I know he could well just be a 'one off' as such, but Ahmedhodzic is a steal for what we paid for him..... and if we are shopping with a limited budget, then surely a venture over sees to try and pick up a few like him would be worthwhile?
These are a few players that I like from around the continent, all of which I feel are available within an affordable bracket.
Flavien Tait - AM - Rennes ( £3-4m)
Definitely a united type player and an ideal option to sit behind a front two in midfield. He's everything that we have lacked in terms of midfield players breaking into the box and causing hassle. He plays with a directness that is similar to that of Jame Mcatee, but has a bit more age and experience about him.
Ricardo Gomes - STR - Partizan (£4.5m)
Goalscoring machine, albeit in the Serbian top flight. But he's got all the attributes and would link up very well with Ndiaye..... His pace and movement are blistering, never mind his control of the ball... Defo the tyoe of exciting, bum of seat football that we love at the lane.
Philipp Max - LB - PSV (£5-6m)
Theres no shortage of calls for a left back to come into the club and this one I feel ticks a good few boxes. He's an athletic box to box player, more than capable of playing in our current system.....He's forever beating his man and hitting the byline, but his crossing is a different class as well.
Prior the the last few years we haven't really ventured into the offshore markets often enough and I don't really understand why? The value is sooo much better than that closer to home.
I know he could well just be a 'one off' as such, but Ahmedhodzic is a steal for what we paid for him..... and if we are shopping with a limited budget, then surely a venture over sees to try and pick up a few like him would be worthwhile?
These are a few players that I like from around the continent, all of which I feel are available within an affordable bracket.
Flavien Tait - AM - Rennes ( £3-4m)
Definitely a united type player and an ideal option to sit behind a front two in midfield. He's everything that we have lacked in terms of midfield players breaking into the box and causing hassle. He plays with a directness that is similar to that of Jame Mcatee, but has a bit more age and experience about him.
Ricardo Gomes - STR - Partizan (£4.5m)
Goalscoring machine, albeit in the Serbian top flight. But he's got all the attributes and would link up very well with Ndiaye..... His pace and movement are blistering, never mind his control of the ball... Defo the tyoe of exciting, bum of seat football that we love at the lane.
Philipp Max - LB - PSV (£5-6m)
Theres no shortage of calls for a left back to come into the club and this one I feel ticks a good few boxes. He's an athletic box to box player, more than capable of playing in our current system.....He's forever beating his man and hitting the byline, but his crossing is a different class as well.
However, Leao is a footballing demon and wherever he goes next will be extremely lucky to have him.
