Five of the scout reports I asked for came in this evening.
I think I’ll pass on Chesterfield right winger Tendayi Darikwa. In a couple of years he’ll be better than Chris Shuker, but not be enough to be worthwhile on a player who’d cost us a transfer fee.
Walsall central defender Oliver Lancashire will remain on my shortlist; he’s not far off the standard of Rui Marques, at 11 years his junior—although I am a tad concerned about his poor passing ability and purported selfishness. Lancashire’s contract is up at the end of the season. If he leaves Walsall, I’ll take a serious look at him.
Arsenal youngster Zak Ansah spent three months on loan with us earlier in the season, where his signs of promise were marred by injury lay-offs. The young forward looks to be coming along nicely; with a bit of luck, I’ll be able to loan him for the duration of next season.
Pier Larrauri, a Peruvian attacking midfielder currently contracted to Leicester, got a great rap from Peter Johnson. I don’t see it, but I’ll keep an eye on his progress—the 18 year old sounds like he’s brimming with potential.
Hull left back Conor Townsend spent this season on loan at Grimsby, where he was one of the better performers in the league. I’ve been impressed by him, and Johnson thinks the youngster “should be regarded as a definite purchase.” I like Alex Billington more. If I can’t get Billington on a permanent deal, however, I’ll take a good hard look at Townsend.
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