Drafted this list of 777 clubs prospects initially in the winter window but considering the sale did not get done will throw with updates on the summer window thread. With the rumors and expectation 777 does get done and Johannes Spors would be installed as DoF, this is a compiled list of players from the portfolio. Performance wise yes, most of the clubs are struggling, but there are some engaging names and or precedence of development structures. Id also say that the talent levels of where their clubs are is also engaging for league scouting and or loanees in and out. Evaluations via Transfermarkt.
Genoa
Mateo Retegui, 24, Argentina/Italy, ST 16 million
Morten Frendrup, 22, Denmark, CM CDM 10 million
Koni De Winter 21, Belgium, CB (covers at RB) 10 million (option to buy from Juve)
Alan Matturro, 19, Uruguay, CB (covers at LB LM) 4 million
Genoa is the standout success of the group. They've gone younger in recruiting to pretty convincing results under Spors. They’ve been buying from power academies, seemingly being a way for youths to break into first team football. They’ve also been looking in South America as well. Definitely the best pool prospect wise and are operating the most competently out of the clubs (hence likely their leadership team becoming the likely names at the helm in a possible transition). Frendrup likely could enter the premier League may have larger level suitors. Retegui is a new arrival but transitioning smoothly from Argentina. De Winter has increased in quality impressively over the season. Matturro rawer but possible add in some exits or squad depth.
Brondby
Mathias Kvistgaarden, 21, Denmark, ST 5 million
Kvistgaarden is the standout with links to mid european leagues. Will note Frendrup came from Brondby to Genoa so a demonstration of 777 doing some internal deals. Not sure others but one of the few big clubs in Denmark so would expect a decent academy and opportunities in Scandinavia.
Standard Liege
Cihan Çanak, 18, Belgium/Turkey AM (covers at LW and RW) 3.5 million
Not sure about the academy. Meddling club in the country. Canak the standout but a very raw flyer prospect at this point. That said talent is obviously abundant in Belgium so possible networks in the league.
Hertha BSC
Márton Dárdai 21, Germany, CB 2.5 million
Bence Dardai 17, Germany CAM, CM 2 million
Drop in a division has meant tough times for Hertha. Harder to parse the level. Not a lot of marked prospects. Dardai brothers (sons of the manager) seem to be the standouts. Marton has been linked to some of the smarter Bundesliga clubs. Bence has had links in the past to european powerhouses a bit as a high ceiling prospect.
Vasco Da Gama
Lucas Piton 23, Italy LB 6 million
Go through Vasco’s past and there is a fair bit of talent thats gone through the club. Quick research and it seems its considered a better end talent developer in Brazil as demonstrated by recent sales of Marlon Gomes to Shakhtar and Gabriel Pec to LA Galaxy this last winter. Piton seems to be the standout remaining player right now and has been linked to moves in Italy.
Sevilla
Loïc Badé, 23, France CB 14 million
Isaac Romero, 23 Spain ST, (covers at LW, RW) 15 million
Hannibal Mejbri, 21, Tunisia CAM, (covers at RW),12 million (option to buy 20 million from Man U)
Tanguy Nianzou, 21, France CB 4 million
Lucien Agoumé 22, France, CDM, 4 million (option to buy 8 million from Inter)
After having seemed to be an aging squad Sevilla has had some youth insurge in the squad. Romero has emerged this season from the B team (maybe a sign of a good current academy structure). More readymade veterans would also be available. They've also agreed to a lot of option loanees. Also worth noting they've done business for players with Hertha most recently with Lukébakio. Another sign of 777 doing internal deals.
Dont have anything on Red Star or Melbourne Victory considering the levels.
