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For 25m this is a steal, English with EPL experience just 19 years old, six year contract what's not to like. He has the potential to be our LB for a decade he's the new Cyril Knowles ....
I’m yet to be won over by him, but he is young and Poch has the ability to coach him into a better player.
It all depends on what position he plays and what system we play. I think he may well end up as a LB. similar story to Danny Rose who started as an attacking player but was moved to LB by redknapp.
NooooDid we get his brother too?
Btw, they say he is a great player. Oddly some on here, despite not seeing him play, have almost written him off.What do they know? any player in a relegation team is going to look bad, all the scouting reports say he has the makings of a great defender, but then what do they know they're professionals, so you go with "your mates" if you want, let's hope they're wrong
It will be the opposite. Started as a LB, but will end up in attack. This guy is the real deal, and a massive signing for us.
A relatively seasoned pro at 19. So much potential. Looking forward to turn him into a Bale!If we play 433 I can’t see him playing ahead of Lucas, son, Lamela, lo celso, dele.
I certainly don’t see him in a midfield 3.
That leaves LB as the only viable position. He was wasted at RW at Fulham.
Personally he would be best as LWB in a 352
Made no secret of what I thought of him last season, but now is the time to give him his baptism of fire and start regularly rotating him with the AMs and let him earn a spot in the first team.I’m yet to be won over by him, but he is young and Poch has the ability to coach him into a better player.
It all depends on what position he plays and what system we play. I think he may well end up as a LB. similar story to Danny Rose who started as an attacking player but was moved to LB by redknapp.
Btw, they say he is a great player. Oddly some on here, despite not seeing him play, have almost written him off.
Well most have seen him play on television but question his ability and whether he is as good as some pundits suggest.
No or few guarantees and he is quite reaerved it seems (so was Bale of course) but I think he has all the tools to be a sensation.
He may take time to settle but we have a gem on our hands I believe and he will add assists and goals. Of that I am certain.