Found this useful (apologies if already posted). Sounds like he could easily fit into a back 3 or Def Mid Shea Charles (Manchester City U21) – Scout Report – Target Scouting
True, I reckon Wilcox would be a bigger pull though as he worked overseeing the academy for City, where as Maresca probably didn't.
Add to that the perfect case study in Lavia and our obvious willingness to put any clause in that ensures we secure the player and I think we're in a good spot. Also, the willingness to spend what's serious money in this league before having sold anyone of note is really heartening.
Yeah, The last sentence I'm really really surprised at, For sure I'd envisage us selling before buying, But perhaps the Cluv are already working moving on Lavia.
Apparently Maresca was the academy manager in 2020-21 (before returning a year later to be Pep's assistant). So inevitably he'll have connections - but yeah, hopefully not as a strong as Wilcox.
I'm all for getting decent young players as long as we buy experienced players to go with them. We don't want a repeat of last season.