According to the newspaper, Southampton has accepted a bid for Queen’s Park candidate Harris Afzal Daily record.
Southampton will be looking to make a late bid for the play-off spots as they recover from a challenging campaign. Will Still was sacked after a poor start and form faltered Tonda Eckert at.
However, the Saints are back on track under the German rookie, four points clear of the top six in 11th. While Eckert and co focus on immediate success, the academy looks at new perspectives for the future.
Now it appears from a report by the Daily recordSouthampton have had a bid accepted for teenage left-back Harris Afzal. Queen’s Park, the Scottish Championship side, have agreed a fee with the Saints for the transfer of the 16-year-old.
Afzal has been in and around the first team in recent weeks, but is now about to make the long journey south. Celtic, Rangers and a number of top English clubs were enthusiastic, the report said.
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Southampton’s exciting Premier League peak was a few years ago. However, the club continued to focus on the academy and player development in their bid to return to those heights.
Although the Saints bring a lot of talent throughout their team, they also recruit a lot from other directions. It looks like Afzal will be one of the first to build the club for the next generation.
Eckert’s appointment disappointed some, but his appointment as permanent boss of the first team will also only benefit the progression of young people. He has shown a willingness to call on talent from Southampton’s youth academy and his experience in the youth ranks should help a number of top stars make the jump.
If the move goes through, Afzal will be one of the hopefuls to watch in the coming years.
Southampton prospects to watch with Harris Afzal set to sign
As mentioned, Eckert has not been afraid to bring youngsters into Southampton’s first team since his appointment. Cameron Bragg captained his U21 team and has found senior opportunities this season.
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Young striker Nicholas Oyekunle was also called in occasionally. The form of Ross Stewart and the arrival of Cyle Larin may mean that the opportunities in the second half of the season are slightly more limited.
is another talent to keep an eye on. He played for the U21s before being loaned out to Colchester United over the winter. In the U18s, Harry Gathercole and Thierry Rohart-Brown are among those who have impressed.
It is hoped that these prospects can develop into seniors, alongside young people like Afzal, from other institutions.
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