Who do we need (Summer 2026)

[Bluearmyfox28]

On 02/07/2026 at 17:36, Bluearmyfox28 said:

So going to do a bit of a thread on here over the next few days with regards to potential targets if anyone is interested. Always loved scouting, so thought I would do a bit of a project, scouting every position barring right back for a Russel Martin system. I will post them by position group and rank them in order. I scouted leagues which I feel are realistic for us to buy from and only used players that are realistic in price, market demand and under the age of 26 for sell on value. The leagues I scouted are Swedish Allsvenskan, Belgium Pro League, Austiran Bundesliga, Czech First League, Scottish Premiership, Norway Eliteserien, League One and League Two. 

Left Backs:

1) Emmanuel Longelo - Motherwell, valued around £1.5m.

2) Jayden Meghoma - Brentford, Loan.

3) Merchas Doski - Viktoria Plzen, valued around £1.5m.

4) Reece Staunton - Grimsby Town, valued around £500k.

5) Kolbeinn Finnsson - Valerenga, valued around £500k. 

6) Oliver Zanden - Brommapojkarna, valued around £500k. 

 

Couple of side notes from this list. 1) I would be very surprised to see us not make a move for Jayden Meghoma on loan. Clearly got a good relationship with RM who gave him his debut at Southampton and also signed him for Rangers. 2) I really hope Reece Staunton gets a chance to play at a higher level and does not end up being one lost in the system of lower league football, he was seriously impressive. 

Edited 1 hour ago by Bluearmyfox28

[Bluearmyfox28]

On 02/07/2026 at 17:36, Bluearmyfox28 said:

So going to do a bit of a thread on here over the next few days with regards to potential targets if anyone is interested. Always loved scouting, so thought I would do a bit of a project, scouting every position barring right back for a Russel Martin system. I will post them by position group and rank them in order. I scouted leagues which I feel are realistic for us to buy from and only used players that are realistic in price, market demand and under the age of 26 for sell on value. The leagues I scouted are Swedish Allsvenskan, Belgium Pro League, Austiran Bundesliga, Czech First League, Scottish Premiership, Norway Eliteserien, League One and League Two. 

Defensive Midfielders: 

1) Elliot Watt - Motherwell, valued around £2m. 

2) Oliver Norward - Stockport, valued around £500k.

3) Archie Collins - Free agent.

4) Luca Connell - Barnsley, valued around £750k.

5) Dogucan Haspolat - KVC Westerlo, valued around £3m.

6) Charlie Savage - Reading, valued around £750k. 

7) Lukas Fadinger - Motherwell, valued around £500k. 

 

Couple of notes - 1) I know I said below the age of 26, but Oliver Norward makes way too much sense for us to sign for how much he would cost regardless of age. He is a cut above everyone in the league, reminded me very much of the impact Winks had under Enzo. 2) I don't have any league two players on the list, but Sammy Braybrooke looked a class above based on data and on field play. For context he was 100th percentile for succesful passes, 95.4th percentile for chances created, 97.7th percentile for succesful dribbles, 97.7th percentile for touches, 97.7th percentile for tackles and 100th percentile for recoveries made of all midfielders in the league. Unreal numbers.

Edited 1 hour ago by Bluearmyfox28

[Silebyfox_89]

1 hour ago, Bluearmyfox28 said:

Defensive Midfielders: 

1) Elliot Watt - Motherwell, valued around £2m. 

2) Oliver Norward - Stockport, valued around £500k.

3) Archie Collins - Free agent.

4) Luca Connell - Barnsley, valued around £750k.

5) Dogucan Haspolat - KVC Westerlo, valued around £3m.

6) Charlie Savage - Reading, valued around £750k. 

7) Lukas Fadinger - Motherwell, valued around £500k. 

 

Couple of notes - 1) I know I said below the age of 26, but Oliver Norward makes way too much sense for us to sign for how much he would cost regardless of age. He is a cut above everyone in the league, reminded me very much of the impact Winks had under Enzo. 2) I don't have any league two players on the list, but Sammy Braybrooke looked a class above based on data and on field play. For context he was 100th percentile for succesful passes, 95.4th percentile for chances created, 97.7th percentile for succesful dribbles, 97.7th percentile for touches, 97.7th percentile for tackles and 100th percentile for recoveries made of all midfielders in the league. Unreal numbers.

Great work all round 👏 

 

I thought I read Watt is going to Italy? 

[Bluearmyfox28]

4 minutes ago, Silebyfox_89 said:

Great work all round 👏 

 

I thought I read Watt is going to Italy? 

Thanks mate. I would not be surprised, seems to have a few clubs sniffing around. I seen he might be on his way to Turkey, he is unreal. I don't want watch Scottish football but I am 4 positions in and I already have 4 Motherwell players on my lists, I don't understand how they only finished 4th?!