Post by bluetornados on Sept 30, 2024 8:40:47 GMT
Aston Villa and Leeds United are both eyeing a move for Bristol Rovers star Kofi Shaw.
According to Alan Nixon, the midfielder is already drawing attention from clubs in the Championship and Premier League.
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Shaw has emerged as a promising young talent with the League One side, and has already earned three senior league appearances for the Pirates (all stats from Fbref).
The 17-year-old is seen as an exciting prospect with a lot of potential, and has already earned himself a chance to compete at a third-tier level.
He made his debut last April, coming off the bench for Bristol Rovers in a 2-0 loss to Wigan Athletic.
It is understood that Shaw is happy to remain at the Memorial Stadium for the time being despite speculation over his immediate future, which will come as a positive development for manager Matt Taylor.
The youngster does not have a long-term contract with Bristol Rovers, which could open the door for his exit in the near future.
Leeds and Aston Villa are both keeping tabs on the midfielder’s progress with a view towards a potential move.
The Whites have proven themselves as a pathway into first team football at a higher level for younger players in the recent past.
Archie Gray was a key figure in Daniel Farke’s team last season, with the 18-year-old featuring 44 times in the regular season for the Yorkshire outfit as they came third in the Championship table.
He has since made the switch to Tottenham Hotspur off the back of this move, with Leeds agreeing a £40 million deal last summer, according to the Yorkshire Evening Post.
His emergence in the Leeds first team squad could be convincing for Shaw, as it shows there is room for him in Farke’s plans.
It’s no surprise that a 17-year-old midfielder from League One is already attracting interest from clubs higher up the football pyramid.
Anyone able to compete at senior level at that age is someone with a lot of potential.
Given he’s not got a long-term contract with Bristol Rovers, he may also be relatively affordable for both Leeds and Villa.
This will only increase interest in him, as someone as talented as Shaw could explode in value in the years to come if he can improve to compete at a higher level.
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According to Alan Nixon, the midfielder is already drawing attention from clubs in the Championship and Premier League.
static0.footballleagueworldimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/29-09-sha.png
Shaw has emerged as a promising young talent with the League One side, and has already earned three senior league appearances for the Pirates (all stats from Fbref).
The 17-year-old is seen as an exciting prospect with a lot of potential, and has already earned himself a chance to compete at a third-tier level.
He made his debut last April, coming off the bench for Bristol Rovers in a 2-0 loss to Wigan Athletic.
It is understood that Shaw is happy to remain at the Memorial Stadium for the time being despite speculation over his immediate future, which will come as a positive development for manager Matt Taylor.
The youngster does not have a long-term contract with Bristol Rovers, which could open the door for his exit in the near future.
Leeds and Aston Villa are both keeping tabs on the midfielder’s progress with a view towards a potential move.
The Whites have proven themselves as a pathway into first team football at a higher level for younger players in the recent past.
Archie Gray was a key figure in Daniel Farke’s team last season, with the 18-year-old featuring 44 times in the regular season for the Yorkshire outfit as they came third in the Championship table.
He has since made the switch to Tottenham Hotspur off the back of this move, with Leeds agreeing a £40 million deal last summer, according to the Yorkshire Evening Post.
His emergence in the Leeds first team squad could be convincing for Shaw, as it shows there is room for him in Farke’s plans.
It’s no surprise that a 17-year-old midfielder from League One is already attracting interest from clubs higher up the football pyramid.
Anyone able to compete at senior level at that age is someone with a lot of potential.
Given he’s not got a long-term contract with Bristol Rovers, he may also be relatively affordable for both Leeds and Villa.
This will only increase interest in him, as someone as talented as Shaw could explode in value in the years to come if he can improve to compete at a higher level.
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