wolvored
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We seem to be able to scour the world and our scouts find quite a few players to play in the youth sides. Some top young players are being coached here now, but are too young to come in or not quite good/prepared enough at the moment for this new season.
How is it then we never seem to find any options a little older? Benfica for example always seem to have young players they find then move them on at a great profit. Dortmund find good players and pay relative small fees before selling for massive gain.
When did we last unearth a cheap gem like Ronaldo that goes straight into the first team squad, and with a bit of coaching could be a great option off the bench or in the first team within weeks of coming here.? We always end up paying excessive fees for young players bought in, or chase players that end up either at other clubs or are priced way too high.
An example is Gabriel Magalhaes who Arsenal found, bid for, gave a medical, before we even tried a late bid. £27 mill is his fee. Why didnt we try for him before Arsenal if we wanted him. Didnt the scouts know about him?
Im also not talking about the likes of Greenwood or anyone who has been here since they were a child, just top talent from other clubs around 18-22 that could virtually go straight into the first team squad.
How is it then we never seem to find any options a little older? Benfica for example always seem to have young players they find then move them on at a great profit. Dortmund find good players and pay relative small fees before selling for massive gain.
When did we last unearth a cheap gem like Ronaldo that goes straight into the first team squad, and with a bit of coaching could be a great option off the bench or in the first team within weeks of coming here.? We always end up paying excessive fees for young players bought in, or chase players that end up either at other clubs or are priced way too high.
An example is Gabriel Magalhaes who Arsenal found, bid for, gave a medical, before we even tried a late bid. £27 mill is his fee. Why didnt we try for him before Arsenal if we wanted him. Didnt the scouts know about him?
Im also not talking about the likes of Greenwood or anyone who has been here since they were a child, just top talent from other clubs around 18-22 that could virtually go straight into the first team squad.