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We know he can have an impact from the bench from his time at Cardiff. Next step for him is to have an impact when starting games then hopefully cement himself in that Huddersfield starting XI.

His physicality has always been underrated. He has a small build but he knows how to use his body well to get the most leverage in a tackle.

I dont know about you but it looks the same in person as it does on a laptop screen, there's not some hidden insight you get from watching football in person it's mostly just for the atmosphere. Clubs in general have realised this and are relying more and more on stats and video analysis rather than scout reports. I trust my own judgement when it comes to youth players, I remember first clocking Dewsbury Hall and thinking he was going to make it after a game against Southampton u21s, I also remember thinking Bassey was more likely to make it than Thomas when Thomas broke through. There are probably some i backed that didn't make it that I dont remember but I know what I see in Evans is the same and more than I saw in those two that did make it.

There were quite a few games streamed by the opposition last season that i watched. Im not religiously following the youth teams but I've seen enough evidence to know that Evans is a serious talent. I might just go to the next u21 game vs juventus so I can tick off this 'seen him in person' bollocks assuming it's open for anyone. Then I can finally be qualified to talk about our young players apparently.

I respect that youre more knowledgeable about the youth teams than I am but considering you are comparing Jake Evans to Mcateer talent wise i doubt your judgement. Evans was the star player of our U16 cup final (his goal to win it was Harry Kane-esque), was one of the top scorers at u21 level last year and made his debut for the first team in the PL at 16. His career trajectory is not the same as a Mcateer.

I think he's very much a modern 9, has the technical ability and awareness of his surroundings to drop deep and link up play, can take on players if he wants but also has the goal scoring instincts to play around the box.

Evans? None but I dont think you have to watch a player in person to tell if theyre good or not.

I wouldnt say it's too early, he is more talented than Barnes, more technically gifted and more of a natural finisher (remember all those misses that Barnes made early on). Whether Evans realises that talent and becomes a better player than Barnes is up in the air but he's definitely got more talent and a higher ceiling.

Quite comfortably a bigger prospect than Dewsbury Hall. At Evans's age Dewsbury Hall wasnt on most people's radars, he only started performing well at youth level at 19/20. Evans already has minutes in the PL and was one of the top scorers at u21 level last year despite being 16. I would argue that he's a bigger talent than Page despite Page being younger and having 2 starts for the senior team whilst Evans doesnt make the bench. That's just my opinion though and I think most people would disagree.

Losing Evans is unacceptable. If Monga didnt exist he would be the best prospect we have produced in the last few decades.

Surely not? Long term injury or has he really been that bad to be banished 4 games in?

The exact type of personality we need at the club. Considering his talent as well it looks like an excellent addition.

This whole travelling to work fiasco is just distracting from the main issue with Winks which is that his performances on the pitch over the last year for us havent been good enough. From him strolling back whilst the opposition are countering to him pulling out of tackles it's been clear that he's not applying himself on the pitch for a while now.

Leicester City - death by clean slate. If i ever see us lining up with Ayew and Cordova Reid on the wings again it will have been too soon.

One of those players who gets better in the eyes of the fans the less he plays. He's absolutely honking, poor positional awareness, lack of intelligence, zero composure. Not only one of the worst defenders we've ever had but one of the worst things to happen to the club full stop. He's not just a clown, he's the whole circus. Not good enough in the Prem, not good enough in the championship either. Reminder for those with short memories:

It's actually insane to me that a Serie A team is going mad over signing an ex-Leicester semi retired superstar. Used to be the other way around.

Hopefully he can develop his passing game out on loan as that's probably what he needs to get to the next level.

I never watched him live but I thought he was fast? Not as fast as prime Vardy maybe but enough to consistently outpace defenders.

Percy confirmed Betis had bid for him but we turned them down as we wanted £10mil

U16 national cup

Looks like a free kick specialist. Part of our youth cup winning team alongside Monga, Page and Evans but looks to be less developed physically than them.

At least if he's bad it potentially gives Jake Evans more opportunities for minutes.

Cifuentes made a statement by not bringing him on versus Birmingham. With James and Ramsey in I dont think Winks makes the bench for us.

7/10 but purely based on it exceeding expectations. At the start I would have been over the moon with £20mil for Justin and Mcateer but now that we've shown we can sell im disappointed that Faes, Soumare, Winks, Kristiansen, Daka are still here. Can't help but feel like if we were more under the cosh regarding PSR that we would have sold a few more. I know it's controversial but I feel like PSR is actually a saving grace by preventing Rudkin from hoarding mediocre players. In terms of the incomings at least with loans with options you can say no at the end of it and JJ looks good.

Always a good sign when the fans dont want him to go. Looks like a class signing on the face of it, especially if it is for 5mil euros.