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22-year-old Cameron Norman at Kings Lynn could be worth a look. The attacking right back has got nine goals and created 21 assists for Kings Lynn to help them to the top of the Southern Premier League.

www.hitc.com/en-gb/2018/02/08/por-football-league-clubs-eye-non-league-ace-norman/

“I think Cameron puts bums on seats. I think he has got something about him.”

“He is a full-back but clearly has a huge input when he gets over the halfway line. He could become a really special player under the coaching he is getting from the manager, that will only help."

“Overall I think he is a great player to watch."

www.edp24.co.uk/sport/kings-lynn-town/cameron-norman-to-stay-at-king-s-lynn-town-1-5389230

www.ex-canaries.co.uk/players/norman.htm

I know we have left things quite late the past couple of windows, but I'd hope we are also doing the same as Shrewsbury...

Shrewsbury already planning for the summer, says Paul Hurst's ally John Psaras.

The January transfer window may have shut, but Shrewsbury Town’s summer recruitment drive is already under way.

Read more at www.shropshirestar.com/sport/football/shrewsbury-town-fc/2018/02/07/shrewsbury-already-planning-for-the-summer-says-paul-hursts-ally-john-psaras/#frOmGctMfuZHdajq.99

Interesting to note that Psaras is one of more than half-a-dozen scouts that watch games under the instruction of Hurst. I wonder how many we have doing the same? Shrewsbury's recruitment over the past couple of windows has been particularly impressive.

A couple of players I reckon are worth considering with a view to the summer are the Dutch duo of Leon de Kogel and Matthew Steenvoorden. Both are out of contract at the end of the season.

Leon de Kogel is a 26-year-old, 6ft 4in, striker, currently playing for Cornellà in the Spanish third tier. He is a former Netherlands U21 international who previously scored 42 goals in 94 games in the Dutch second tier.

Matthew Steenvoorden is a 25-year-old, 6ft 2in, centre back or defensive midfielder, currently playing for SC Cambuur in the Dutch second tier. He's a former Netherlands U19 international.

A few more players worth tracking that I reckon would do well for us...

Brice Ntambwe, 24-year-old, 6ft 2in, defensive midfielder, currently playing for Lierse SK in the Belgium 2nd tier. He is a former Belgium U21 international. Was on the books of Birmingham City for a few years. Contracted until 30.06.2018


Willi Evseev, 26-year-old, 5ft 9in, central midfielder, currently playing for Hansa Rostock in the German 3rd tier. He is a former Germany U18 international. So far during the 17/18 season he has scored 6 goals and created 5 assists from 18 appearances in all competitions.


Nigel Robertha, 20-year-old, 5ft 11in, striker, currently playing for SC Cambuur In the Dutch second tier. He is a former Netherlands U18 international. He has scored 7 goals in 16 first team appearances so far this season.

This lad looks like a talent. He scored a couple of good goals yesterday to help his side win 2-1 (see below) and has a total record of 12 goals and 16 assists from 67 starts.



Rovers should also scout 18-year-old midfielder Onni Valakari at Turun Palloseura (TPS). He's a Finland u19 international and the son of former Derby and Motherwell player Simo Valakari.

Did he even go over to Spain in the end? It all seemed to go very quiet. I hope we are looking at the foreign market, there might be better value to be had if we do our due diligence.

The lad Funso Ojo for Scunthorpe looked a good player yesterday. They got him on a free in the summer after his contract ran out in Holland.

I wouldn't mind us taking a closer look at Drazen Bagaric in a trial if he was willing. He is a 25-year-old 6ft 4in winger or striker currently without a club. A former Croatia U21 international. Looks a handful.

This lad really is a quality player IMHO. I reckon with his style of play he would suit the English game and would become a real fans favourite. He would suit playing in a 4-4-2 or a 4-3-3, either in a central role or wide. He has scored 9 goals and created 4 assists from just 9 starts (15 sub apps) so far this season. He previously scored 34 goals in 95 appearances for his former club FC Südtirol.

Here are a couple examples of some of his goals this season:

Outstanding finishes at 23 seconds with right foot and 1.52mins with his left

20-year-old Crewe wide player Callum Ainley is a player I think is destined to player higher. He can play on either wing or in an attacking central midfield role and is decent with both feet. He is out of contract at the end of the season.