Has many attributes that suit our style:
Generally a target/ focal point for teams build an attack from, 5ft 11 but very strong/ stocky build. Fantastic work rate, notably off the ball. Seems adept at bringing others into the game and has a half-decent return in terms of conversion/ goal rate.
For me, the positives:
- Good physical attributes and work-rate for pressing.
- Good in the air, which ensures we have options on how we can use his ability.
- A good finisher.
However, some development areas for him though:
- Championship is a significant step up physically from where he's been playing (given he's had almost no Serie A game time), might be a challenge initially
- Technically, he could be better with the ball at his feet, whilst he brings others into play - I worry that he'll struggle if too isolated
- Whilst not a bad thing, in that he really is an out and our striker, he can't really play anywhere else. A bit like Hirst. Delap could play wider. As I say, not really an issue but we can't really deploy him in another position.
He ticks many boxes, physical, hard working modern striker - which is what we need. 22yrs old, no idea if a loan with option but if it is then he is, again, one we can develop.
A very interesting potential signing this one. [Post edited 1 Aug 14:39]
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