Espanyol bring in dynamic duo

After a solid start to life in division 2, Espanyol have this week moved to strengthen their attacking threat further by securing Mane and Sesko.

Mane was identified as a possible transfer target due to his versatility of being able to lead the line or play wide. With the teams goal scoring threat currently sat on the shoulders of veteran Cavani, its hoped Mane who will join mid-season will help the team in the second half of the season to get crucial points in the teams battle to beat the drop.

“We all know what Mane can bring to a team, and his age and location is not an issue for us. We’ve had players like Ibrahimovic last season show their worth short term for our club, and along with Muller who is already here his experience and rating will be invaluable”

The big capture though is one for the future and a player the manager has tried to sign for the last couple of years. Sesko has all the traits to become one of the very best. He has impressed in Austria and is now playing in Germany where he is expected to shine.

“He has for a long time been muttered in the same breath as Haaland, though has some way to go to have the success the Norwegian has. He is a big lad and has been clinical so far in his career. He is someway off our first team picture yet, but will spearhead our youth team this season to try and impress. Our academy continues to look strong with other additions this past week of Lepenant and young Montenegro starlet Adzic. Adzic celebrated his move by getting his first international under 21 cap last night at just 17 years old and has already hit 4 goals in 11 appearances this season in the top flight in his homeland. He is a big lad for a attacking midfielder and one we expect to be on the rise sooner or later”.

Meanwhile fellow youth players Pacho, Hickey and Zabarnyi are now fully established first team starters, with Oroz and Lepenant also part of the first team squad. “We wanted to create a path to the first team and have opted to go with our youngsters at the back this season. It’s always a gamble to sacrifice the ratings, but we really believe in these lads, who have the opportunity to grow as one unit for many seasons to come along side Sergio Gomez who continues to hold his spot in defence. We will continue to give first team minutes to other youth players as we did last season with Ben Seghir, who shined when he was given the opportunity and Sudakov. With the new rules we need to manage concerns and have sent a few out on loan and will likely send 2 or 3 more out over the next week or so. “

Regarding job speculation, “This is my club, my home and the thought of leaving has never crossed my mind. My current deal runs until the end of the season and renewal talks are on hold due to personal issues, though I can say with certainty this will be my final club within top 100”