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Henry Onyekuru

Discussion in 'Transfer Rumours' started by syntax, Jan 21, 2017.

Discuss Henry Onyekuru in the Transfer Rumours area at TalkCeltic.net.

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  1. syntax

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    syntax, Jan 21, 2017
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  2. Hammy89 Gold Member Gold Member

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    If true, it's good to make a move before, in my eye, similar aspirational clubs that have a decent record of developing young talent.

    Good to exploit the African and Belgian league talents at decent prices. Huge market there as has been shown over the years.

    Having said that, I've never seen the bloke but his goals to game ratio for a winger is decent.

    Anyone know any more about him?
     
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    A quick bit of investigation suggests the kid is extremely quick and direct and has suitors including Fenerbache, Arsenal , RB leipzig , Hoffenhiem and has had several other EPL scouts watching him . On December 18th scouts from Dortmund , Man City, Monaco , Man Utd ,Arsenal West Brom and ourselves were present at one of their games to watch the boy. Looks like he has a goal in him and has already got a big reputation in Belgium .

    If we have made a bid and talks are ongoing then I would think this one is very likely given his age and playing style. Textbook Brendan Rodgers signing .

    10 goals and 6 assists in his opening 20 games this season.
     
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  4. Twisty Rodgers out !!! Gold Member

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    Fast and direct, but looks like he needs to work on his passing.
     
    Twisty, Jan 21, 2017
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    They would be wanting a fair whack for him i would imagine .
     
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  6. Just Kieran Gold Member Gold Member

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    He looks pretty tasty there, but his positioning and movement seem awfully similar to Sinclair.
     
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    Can play as a striker
     
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  8. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    Aye he does play similarly to Sinclair. He looks like a very good prospect but not exactly what we need. Albeit I'd still take him.

    This just strikes me as one of those where our name might just have been used to get more interest. We've seen it before.
     
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    Thought he looked pretty poor tbh. What age is he?
     
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    Direct quotes from the player himself saying celtic have officially made a bid.
     
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    Is he LW or RW? With Paddy most likely off in the summer, we'll need someone on the right.
     
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    He looks brilliant i think. He is quite raw but has all the attributes to be a top player by the looks of it. He has been playing left wing all season according to transfermarkt
     
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    Also, compared on Transfermarkt to Ademola Lookman - who just moved to Everton for £11m :88: (though some of that undoubtedly is the English player premium).

    Has played RW and scored goals too, so could be Roberts successor. Work permit would be a challenge, though at least he is playing in EU. Certainly would get game time over GMS.
     
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    This would seriously excite me.
     
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    aye this guy does look exciting,10 goals and 6 assists for a nineteen yer old in the belgian leauge is impressive.
     
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    Our scouting network and general vigilance in these markets has got to be admired.
     
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    Be for it if he can play on the right, seems more of a left winger though.
     
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    Looks decent but the transfer wee I'm assuming will be high and he plays the same position is Sinclair?

    Maybe moving Sinclair more central?
     
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  19. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    Exactly.

    We've had that before. The player or his agent mentioning us by name to ramp up interest.

    Hope this is legit but I won't hold my breath.
     
    Officer Doofy, Jan 21, 2017
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    Yes please.

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