I’m also a big fan of Ozan Kabak, who I think is as good as, if not better, than any young centre half about. Age wise, he sits in between Mengi and Tuanzebe though, and I’m not sure that’s the profile Ole would go for, unless he sold Axel.
On a side note, I do like the look of Ozan Kabak (from the youtube clips I've seen). He gets stuck in and seems to be pretty fast. Does anyone have an update on him? and how he would fit in with Maguire?
Ozan Kabak is a seriously solid CB!
I actually spotted him while watching a random Schalke game when they were on a good run and I had them in a parlay. He literally won me that game in the end just because of his ferocious defending to close the game out.
Then I obviously started YouTubing this guy and he’s good at pretty much everything, marking, getting stuck in, not afraid to get dirty and tackle (almost like a replica of Wan Bissaka). Last but not least, he’s mad quick! Tracks back real fast and makes sure he gets the last touch. He even reminds me of Vidic with his no f*cks given attitude when defending. He’ll probably dive head in if needed.
Also - this guy defies age. He’s already gotten 26 app for Schalke this season if I’m not wrong. He could be like a Joe Gomez who fits in with the team right away.
I’ve actually been watching out for transfer reports on this guy since the winter window because it’s only a matter of time before all the big clubs spot him or already have perhaps. I’d never want our players to play against him and I’m hoping we’ve also been lowkey watching him.
Him and Axel should be brought into the fold this summer and Jones/Rojo/Smalling and one of Bailly/Lindelof sold off as well as they’d generate a decent sum of money and we should definitely take that opportunity post-pandemic.
Edit: I forgot to answer your question about if he’d fit in with Maguire, there’s no one better!