jollylescott said:
For those that have been unable to watch the under 18's, do you think that he is an out and out striker, or do you think he could develop into an attacking midfielder?
we've already got a plethora of attacking midfield talent with Byrne, Badao and Celina in the under 18's playing in attacking midfield we're somewhat overstocked in that area the one place where we need bodies is up-front with only 3 recognised strikers he came to the Etihad with a prolific record at youth level (a bit like faour) if memory serves me correct so he's been pushed upfront to fill the void he's still only 16 and is on one hell of a role right now it would be a waste to try and convert him especially when you'll also have the likes of Manu Garcia, Brahim and Kelechi Iheanacho all fighting for that CAM spot/s if they get moved up a group.
just remember the kid is only 16 so is performing consistently well against players one or two years his senior and at such a vital stage in development the increased game time can only aid his progression it'd be silly to risk stunting such a progression at this stage although saying that he doesn't play as an out and out striker he strikes me as a more of a 'false-nine' type player who sits behind the striker anyway it just so happens that he can play as the focal point of an attack as well