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Maybe one of the forums politics thread dorks can chip in with some expert information on US residency laws.
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Get them all I love them alreadyFuck it, I've done the scouting list. In my opinion we need: 1x CM, 1x LW, 1x ST. Here are some players from the J-League that fit what we need.
Central Midfield
Kaishu Sano - 23 - Kashima Antlers - 2 full national team caps.
Elite ball winner, very good dribble and fouls won numbers too. Good with both feet which is a nice bonus. Not the most creative though. Won't play a bunch of 40-yard defense splitting passes but will drive upfield with the ball at feet which Sheaf, Eccles etc don't. Has a bit of feistiness to him as well which I like.
Has had a bit of a meteoric rise. Was playing in the 2nd division two years ago, got his move to a Top 5 club in January 2023 and has just been named in Japan's squad for the Asia Cup.
Japan is really, really good at developing central midfielders, so here are two other options past Sano:
Kuryu Matsuki - 20 - plays as an 8 in a 3-man midfield. 1 goal, 3 assists last season. Left footed. Good ball carrier and high numbers in basically all areas you want for a midfielder. Looks a real prospect.
Sota Kawasaki - 22 - plays holding midfielder. 2 goals, 1 assist last season. Does simple things very well.
Left Wing
Makoto Mitsuta - 24 - Sanfrecce Hiroshima - 2 full national team caps.
FotMob absolutely loves this bloke, he's their 5th highest rated player in the J1 League, and I can see why. He scores goals and creates them as well. Burst onto the scene with 12 goals + 14 assists in 2022, followed it up with 7 goals + 7 assists in 2023. Great chance creation numbers and he also defends from the front too. Oh and he's a high volume dribbler. Literally the complete package.
The websites say he's an attacking midfielder, but he's definitely playing left wing in some of the highlights I watched. Quality player.
Striker
Mao Hosoya - 22 - Kashiwa Reysol - 4 full national team caps, 1 goal.
Pacy striker who plays on the shoulder on the last defender. Always looking to run in behind. 14 goals in the J1 League last season, 17 in total. Has been linked with Sunderland in recent weeks. Like Sano, was also named in the Japan squad for the Asia Cup, beating out Celtic star Kyogo Furuhashi.
There was a Spectrum Pursuit Vehicle parked by the Ryton entrance when I drove past earlier.Scarlett
Looks even more of one on recent evidence. Contract is up in the summer and has been playing as an 8 in a similar system to our own.That Finn Azaz at Plymouth looks a player. On loan from Villa.
Just came on here to post about Azaz. Reports that Schumacher might try and get him to Stoke. You'd hope we'd be more attractive (loan, or purchase if Villa would play ball-assuming Villa would recall him from Argyle.Looks even more of one on recent evidence. Contract is up in the summer and has been playing as an 8 in a similar system to our own.
If we offered Villa a fee to take him now they'd probably take it. Seems the exact sort of player we should be going in for and would hopefully be a better draw than Plymouth.Just came on here to post about Azaz. Reports that Schumacher might try and get him to Stoke. You'd hope we'd be more attractive (loan, or purchase if Villa would play ball-assuming Villa would recall him from Argyle.
Celtic are looking at Hosoya so he's probably going to go to a bigger team than usI’d take Hosoya out of that list too. We could do a Celtic and just take a few Japanese players like they seem to do… works well for them
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Azaz is an 8.Big target has to be a No.8 - got no thoughts on who it might be and would likely be someone i've never heard of. I'd send Ayaro back.
After that we might look at some more winger/forwards given the change in formation. I think Al Hammadi would be a great choice here. Other options could be Millar and even though it's just from a video on here that Dukanovic interests me.
Getting O'Hare sorted is a big priority. Ideally I'd like him to sign but if that wasn't happening I could see some sort of swap deal with Burnley for Twine. If not that Azaz mentioned above could be
If you mean Dane Scarlett he can’t play for another club this season as made an appearance for Spurs in the cup. Bit of a stupid rule really where U21 players are concernedPereira
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It just makes no sense to spend all this time getting the US visa and security for his family then move straightaway to Europe.
He's also apparently off to LA anyway:
LAFC Close to Signing Daniel Pereira
The Los Angeles Soccer Club (LAFC) is on the verge of securing a significant addition to its midfield, with negotiations already at an advanced stage for the simlsmultiplex.com
Assisted by that Norwich CB we had on trial a couple of pre seasons ago BushiriOur man Shankland making alot of headlines.
Bigger club yes, bigger league no.Celtic are looking at Hosoya so he's probably going to go to a bigger team than us
OK I figured that would be the case but couldn't put that across with any confidence. Thank you for your help.
He could easily get his green card and then move here for a few years. It would be straightforward for him and his family to keep hold of the green card for as long as he wants, so long as he maintains a US address, pays the requisite taxes and says the right things when he enters the country (which he’d be advised to do at least once a year or so).
Tbh he probably only got the green card to make it easier for Austin to meet the MLS roster rules, rather than any kind of American Dream on his part, and it’s very easy to keep hold of it once once you’ve got it. Rishi Sunak had one until very recently!
OK I figured that would be the case but couldn't put that across with any confidence. Thank you for your help.
Palmer or Allen playing out wide would surely only be a stopgap measure. Tavares - too little evidence to really know.Out wide we’ve got Tavares, Palmer, Allen who can all play the role
2bf Celtic is a bigger stepping stone to the prem, where he’ll be paid more and shine more because of the league standard. He’ll also play in the CL next season.Bigger club yes, bigger league no.
I'd say we're getting to the point where if we're considering ourselves a Championship club who can pay decent fees and compete top end every season, the choice between us and an Old Firm club is a pretty tight one. I'd certainly expect Leicester, Leeds etc to beat them out more often than not.2bf Celtic is a bigger stepping stone to the prem, where he’ll be paid more and shine more because of the league standard. He’ll also play in the CL next season.
I’m not sure this is correct.I'd say we're getting to the point where if we're considering ourselves a Championship club who can pay decent fees and compete top end every season, the choice between us and an Old Firm club is a pretty tight one. I'd certainly expect Leicester, Leeds etc to beat them out more often than not.
I don't think we could take a player from Celtic they didn't want us to take but likewise I couldn't see us losing someone to them either.
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You literally just said what I said thoughI’m not sure this is correct.
for some players the opportunity to play in front of 40,000 fans at home every other week, play in the Champions league, win titles etc will be more appealing that competing for the Championship play offs.
The Championship is a better league, the wage structure will be more competitive at the top end of the championship.
It depends what motivates the player and his agent !
Celtic are looking at Hosoya so he's probably going to go to a bigger team than us
The away games will enable a bit of sightseeing.I’m not sure this is correct.
for some players the opportunity to play in front of 40,000 fans at home every other week, play in the Champions league, win titles etc will be more appealing that competing for the Championship play offs.
The Championship is a better league, the wage structure will be more competitive at the top end of the championship.
It depends what motivates the player and his agent !
Bloody spell-checker.Genetic Celtic season...
Play against 1 Championship standard team a few times (Rangers.)
All other games play against a mixture of poor league 1/league 2 standard teams.
Get hammered in Europe.
Thrilling stuff.
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I don’t disagree but whether we like it or not Celtic and Rangers are global football clubs. They have supporters clubs in every continent. This will appeal to some players who will be attracted by the size and history of the clubs.Generic Celtic season...
Play against 1 Championship standard team a few times (Rangers.)
All other games play against a mixture of poor league 1/league 2 standard teams.
Get hammered in Europe.
Thrilling stuff.
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What about cathedral loving players?I don’t disagree but whether we like it or not Celtic and Rangers are global football clubs. They have supporters clubs in every continent. This will appeal to some players who will be attracted by the size and history of the clubs.
Glasgow has oneWhat about cathedral loving players?
Only one though.Glasgow has one
Palmer or Allen playing out wide would surely only be a stopgap measure. Tavares - too little evidence to really know.
The main reason I’d say old firm is a better choice is because it’s easier to shine and you’ll always get exposure.I'd say we're getting to the point where if we're considering ourselves a Championship club who can pay decent fees and compete top end every season, the choice between us and an Old Firm club is a pretty tight one. I'd certainly expect Leicester, Leeds etc to beat them out more often than not.
I don't think we could take a player from Celtic they didn't want us to take but likewise I couldn't see us losing someone to them either.
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I think Sporting is a much firmer stepping stone than Celtic tbf.The main reason I’d say old firm is a better choice is because it’s easier to shine and you’ll always get exposure.
Leicester and Leeds for instance would be paying more perhaps double what Celtic would pay.
I’d compare it to Gyokeres - he’s gone to a lesser league on more more money and he’s ripping it up and is showing himself in Europe.
He’s now primed for another big move
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