Sweden's biggest daily newspaper Aftonbladet revealed in the transfer blog on their sports section that 18 year old IFK Gothenburg goalkeeper Pontus Dahlberg is being scouted by clubs in Germany and England. Tottenham and Woolwich being two of the PL clubs mentioned.
Pontus is only 18 years old but has become the given starter for Gothenburg between the posts so far this season, and was also part of Sweden's U21 euro squad without playing a game.
Pontus' agent has confirmed that there is interest from England and Germany but makes it clear that Pontus will only move if there is guaranteed game time involved since as he said "Game time is crucial at his age. He won't benefit from moving abroad only to sit in the stands and not evolve". And if that cannot be guaranteed he and Pontus see no problems in staying in Sweden and playing out his contract which ends in 2020.
Here's the link to the first blogpost revealing spurs interest
Here's the interview with the agent
Both articles are in Swedish, but google translate should get the job done for whoever is interested.
As a Swede I am obviously a bit biased and would like to see Pontus in the team. But I also understand his agent's sentiments that game time has to come first at his age. In an ideal world personally I'd say sign him and loan him back to Gothenburg for two seasons. The Swedish season runs April - October so he could come back to Spurs for training in November - March.
Here's a highlight video/tribute video. It's a year old and Pontus has gotten better since.
Pontus is only 18 years old but has become the given starter for Gothenburg between the posts so far this season, and was also part of Sweden's U21 euro squad without playing a game.
Pontus' agent has confirmed that there is interest from England and Germany but makes it clear that Pontus will only move if there is guaranteed game time involved since as he said "Game time is crucial at his age. He won't benefit from moving abroad only to sit in the stands and not evolve". And if that cannot be guaranteed he and Pontus see no problems in staying in Sweden and playing out his contract which ends in 2020.
Here's the link to the first blogpost revealing spurs interest
Here's the interview with the agent
Both articles are in Swedish, but google translate should get the job done for whoever is interested.
As a Swede I am obviously a bit biased and would like to see Pontus in the team. But I also understand his agent's sentiments that game time has to come first at his age. In an ideal world personally I'd say sign him and loan him back to Gothenburg for two seasons. The Swedish season runs April - October so he could come back to Spurs for training in November - March.
Here's a highlight video/tribute video. It's a year old and Pontus has gotten better since.
