There's a Dutch poster on here called Cove who posts threads about all of the top players over there every so often. This was his opinion when he was asked about him on our board:
To be honest, I don't see it yet, it's hype in my opinion. The guy has good technique and good tactical vision but his speed, physique and overall quality is not really eye catching. Really can't see why people are so fussed about him. Though he is 21 and he is showing good development, there are better midfielders in the Eredivisie like Clasie, De Jong, Strootman and Maher. He is in the same league as Toornstra, Wijnaldum, Fer and Kirm: needs a lot more experience and progress to get to the Eredivisie top.
Haven't seen him play myself though, so I've no idea if it's accurate.
Just noticed that he's been on here before: http://www.not606.com/showthread.ph...ports-Vitesse-accepts-7-25m-bid-on-Van-Ginkel
. DL suggested Lovren from Lyon who may not be too much.