Apologies not been on for a while, been so busy with work and scouting so haven't been able to get on here for a few weeks. Appreciate the messages earlier in this thread about folk liking my reports etc. honestly means a lot to hear that as I put a lot of time into my posts/reports.
Been having a look and think about who we should be going for and
@Hudson92 is spot on about Leaburn as someone we should be going for. He is very raw, his link up play isnt great and he lacks finesse at times with his passing but he has all the raw attributes you would want in a striker and his movement is getting better every time I've seen him. Jebbison would be my 1st choice though as he has huge potential, he has a bit of everything as you saw against us.
A couple names from aboard that I think we should look at:
Mate Antunovic - Hajduk Split - has good size and works hard, seen him play in the UEFA youth league and he's a handful. They are in the semi final and he's scored in last 2 games. He scored a good goal against Man City's U19. Similar to Leaburn he needs to improve his link up play but he's a good finisher and is a nuisance.
Erik Botheim - Salernitana - shocking goal scoring record for them but I wouldn't read too much into that tho. The guy is a handful and in the right system I think he will score goals. He needs runners around him and I think he would really suit playing with Roberts and Clarke in particular.
I think we should be looking at wingers who could play upfront as well as signing 2 out of out strikers, 2 players I like:
Mateo Joseph - Leeds - this boy has so much talent. Can play upfront or on the wing, just scored a couple against our U21's. He is a England U20 international, he is quick, has lightening quick feet and works really hard. Needs to improve his hold up play when he plays through the middle but he has the ability to add this to his game. I think he would be available for a loan.
Duk - Aberdeen - I know there is a lot of interest in this lad from English clubs as well as clubs abroad. He's got good upper body strength and is a good finisher. He has the pace you would want as well, link up play isnt great and he needs to improve his movement. He wouldnt be a starter but I think he would be a great squad player as he could play several positions.
Couple other names that I have watched recently that I think we should keep an eye on:
Cher N'Dour - Benfica, big CM, good one the ball and he breaks up ball. Unsure if we will sign a CM though if Michut is made permenent but this lad is someone worth monitoring.
And final player since we love french players - Loum Tchaouna - can play upfront or on the wing. Scores for fun for the youth french teams, powerful player with big upside. Would likely be a loan though so I dont think this one is a realistic signing.
