Klaus wrote:You'll like him, Jazz. Last time he played Chelsea they weren't in this decline and he completely embarrassed them out there.
From what I've read he does sound quite a prospect, seems a good build, great passing range and very good defensively. Some are quite shocked at how a player so young looks so mature. Definitely fits the profile of what we should be looking for. Someone who could replace Coquelin but also play with him if required. Most importantly the ability to dictate the game from that position, because we don't have anyone who does that to the level we require.
We are scouting him often but Jorge Mendes will be our biggest stumbling block. Admirable in a way how we haven't dealt with him but that guy has become so big it has to happen at some point.
Klaus wrote:The kid has some passing range, but what really has stood out to me the few times I've watched him is how much time he seems to have on the ball. I always thought that was a hallmark of a great midfielder. They make that space for themselves by being quicker in the mind than the rest.
True, you think of top players that touch and quick mind always had them a step ahead of players around them. Remember when Fabregas first broke through and how some big midfield brutes would always be out of the game from just one touch.
