Monte_Cristo:
stretford77:
Sir Kones:Oxlade-Chamberlain might be the closest comparison of similar experience coming in and playing well in the PL, but Ox played his ball in the Championship, two tiers higher than Powell.
Ox played in League one
yes he was but still.. we are talking about non-premier league teams players here.. so the point is irrelevant to say that a player from league 2 doesnt deserve the fee of 4mil... we are paying for the potential a player has.... im pretty sure many of us here would have loved it if SAF got OXlade.. the fee of 6mil or 8mil will look minimal for the potential he showeed.... am i right?
When did I say he doesn't deserve the fee, Arsenal payed around 15m for Ox, 2-4m plus some add ons for Powell is a good deal imo. Powell has something special about him, yes I agree he is potential there is any players out there that have just turned 18 that are fully established players so im not sure what the OP is expecting.
Powell took League two by storm this season, he certainly has the quality already to play in Legaue One and the Championship but he has huge potential to come into the PL and make an impact, I for one won't be the least suprised to see him making a name for himself in the PL very soon because he is a special talent.