Age: 22
Position: Attacking Midfielder
Club: Montepellier
Nationality: Moroccan
Estimated Fee: 12-18 Million Pounds
League Stats 2011/12 = Games: 28, Goals: 12, Assists: 6
News
Kenny Dalglish and Steve Clarke were at Montpellier's game against Toulouse where Belhanda scored the only goal of the game and were impressed with what the saw. Reliable French journalist Julien Laurens then reported that Liverpool are front runners for Belhanda's signiture this summer. (Link to the interview with Julien Laurens: http://t.co/N58at1B6)
Pros, Cons and Stats
Belhanda is a fast, technical attacking midfielder with an eye for a pass and and a quality finish. He is someone who loves to run at a player and beat him with skill. He has had a fantastic season where he has scored 13 goals and got 6 asssits in 31 appearances across all competitions and was recently nominated for the French Player of the Season award. Belhanda is currently on wage sof only 15 000 pounds a weak so a move to a better league and a larger paycheck would appeal to him. The cons of him are that their have been a few questions about his attitude and that PSG are also interested in him which could start a bidding war.
Conclusion
In my opinion Belhanda would be a great signing for Liverpool if we could get him for under 15 million pounds. He has the vision and trickery that our midfield has been lacking and also has the ability to play out wide. He would be able to link up with Suarez effectively and play off Carroll which gives us options. He has that sense of arrogance and confidence that our attacking players, bar Suarez, have been lacking and would really excite fans with his play. SIGN HIM.
References:
Transfermarket, Accessed 14/05/2012, Available at http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/youns-belhanda/profil/spieler_118022.html
ESPN Soccernet, Accessed 14/05/2012, Available at http://soccernet.espn.go.com/team/_/id/274/montpellier?cc=3888
Get him please.....
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