Finnbogason, Henriksen & Gudmundsson
Sat Jul 06, 2013 3:31 pm
Last season it was reported or rumoured we were interested in Alfred Finnbogason and Markus Henriksen; but it all went quiet for one reason or the other.
Just wondering, does anyone believe these three players could adapt to the premier league if we were ever to sign them. Finnbogason has received some interest from Aston Villa this transfer window and the players are under 21.
From what we have seen so far, especially with the Andreas Cornelius signing and the bids for Tom Ince and Wanyama shows that Malky is planning for the long term as suppose to the short term in terms of player recruitment. Young players with strong potential to succeed which can raise the value of the player over time as suppose to recruiting an older experience player, who are coming to the end of their career; but still have the relevant experience.
Should Malky balance his signings and look at more experienced premier league players like Kuyt, or look for young and hungry players, or both?
Personally I like to see a balance between the recruitment of both young players and experienced players; which still retain the values of the club e.g. a strong work ethic, the willingness to work for one another and the never give up attitude.
Whilst the players are young (Finnbogason, Henriksen and Gudmundsson); they do possess first team football experience which is critical to the Cardiff set up as suppose to just playing academy and development football.
From what we have seen so far; clubs have slapped ridiculous prices on the players we have bid so far due to our premier league status; instead of looking at the home market, then does our long term future in player recruitment lie in searching for players in other European and international leagues.
Could be ideal signings for us and all 3 combined could cost us £15 million or less.
Last season statistics:
Alfred Finnbogason (Forward)
Club: SC Heerenveen Played: 31 Scored: (24) goals
Markus Henriksen (Midfield)
Club: Alkmaar Zaanstreek Played: 29 games Last Season Scored: (3) goals
Johann Gudmundsson (Winger)
Club: Alkmaar Zaanstreek Played: 31 games Last Season Scored: (3) goals
Just wondering, does anyone believe these three players could adapt to the premier league if we were ever to sign them. Finnbogason has received some interest from Aston Villa this transfer window and the players are under 21.
From what we have seen so far, especially with the Andreas Cornelius signing and the bids for Tom Ince and Wanyama shows that Malky is planning for the long term as suppose to the short term in terms of player recruitment. Young players with strong potential to succeed which can raise the value of the player over time as suppose to recruiting an older experience player, who are coming to the end of their career; but still have the relevant experience.
Should Malky balance his signings and look at more experienced premier league players like Kuyt, or look for young and hungry players, or both?
Personally I like to see a balance between the recruitment of both young players and experienced players; which still retain the values of the club e.g. a strong work ethic, the willingness to work for one another and the never give up attitude.
Whilst the players are young (Finnbogason, Henriksen and Gudmundsson); they do possess first team football experience which is critical to the Cardiff set up as suppose to just playing academy and development football.
From what we have seen so far; clubs have slapped ridiculous prices on the players we have bid so far due to our premier league status; instead of looking at the home market, then does our long term future in player recruitment lie in searching for players in other European and international leagues.
Could be ideal signings for us and all 3 combined could cost us £15 million or less.
Last season statistics:
Alfred Finnbogason (Forward)
Club: SC Heerenveen Played: 31 Scored: (24) goals
Markus Henriksen (Midfield)
Club: Alkmaar Zaanstreek Played: 29 games Last Season Scored: (3) goals
Johann Gudmundsson (Winger)
Club: Alkmaar Zaanstreek Played: 31 games Last Season Scored: (3) goals
Re: Finnbogason, Henriksen & Gudmundsson
Sat Jul 06, 2013 5:06 pm
No way would he take a chance on FOUR players from lower leagues like that.
Re: Finnbogason, Henriksen & Gudmundsson
Sat Jul 06, 2013 5:15 pm
Would love to see Finnbogason here. Incredible in front of goal, plus I know a lot more about him than Cornelius. 