Trond Olsen

Scottoffee · January 8, 2009

Lots of noise coming out of Norway linking us with a move for this guy.

A 6'2", almost 25 year old left-winger playing for Bodo/Glimt, plenty of goals and assists and a few U21 caps.

Premier League aktuell (FotballMagasinet.no)
- Everton interessert i Olsen | Aftenposten.no
- Everton vil ha Olsen | TV 2 Sporten | Fotball

Pretty sure he was another FM wonderkid a few years ago.

Neiler · January 8, 2009

He looks like Thor and his stats or history dont seem that great, in fairness though hes played in the Viva world cup, what the hell is that?

Lillelord · January 8, 2009

Olsen is pacy, but lightweight and I think he would struggle in the PL. Also, he is a confidence player and will probably struggle without regular playing time - which I doubt he'll get at Everton.

Neiler said:
his stats or history dont seem that great

He has been regarded as one of the better talents in Norway for quite some time, but hasn't really made the grade until last season. Still unproven in my opinion, needs to show his class for Norway's national team first.

He would be available for about £ 1 mill, maybe less since his club is in financial difficulties, but I don't think we should go for him. Better spend that money on a youngster.

Bundy · January 8, 2009

Is Trond the name of that Battering Ram from Lord of the Rings?

Cal · January 8, 2009

We need a proper winger and if he's only gonna be a cheap option, it could benefit everyone and it wouldn't be as much as a gamble.

I'm intent on bringing in a proper winger, someone who can hug the touchline, take someone on and give the crosses that Cahill and Fellaini thrive on.

ForeverEverton · January 8, 2009

Cal said:
We need a proper winger and if he's only gonna be a cheap option, it could benefit everyone and it wouldn't be as much as a gamble.

I'm intent on bringing in a proper winger, someone who can hug the touchline, take someone on and give the crosses that Cahill and Fellaini thrive on.

Everyone has to start somewhere, for a million quid if he turns out to be quality that would be a bonus!!!!!

Tim Cahill, need I say anymore !!!

Scottoffee · January 8, 2009

Sounds like he fits the bill - affordable (hopefully loan to buy) and we're lacking down the left, Pienaar does what he does well, but nobody would ever classify him as a winger, pops up all over the place and cuts inside rather than crossing...

As long as we keep hold of Lescott & Arteta, if we can grab this guy and one of Maldonado/Okaka/Obinna (bit quiet on that front), I'd be satisfied going into the rest of the season.