Major tournaments are often a scouting hot bed for Premier League clubs - and this year's Africa Cup of Nations is no different. A host of big names were analysed by transfer boffins from top flight clubs and some key names could make the move to England this summer as a result. International tournament have proven to be the perfect showcase for players to earn themselves a big move. This year's AFCON saw Algeria come out on top and lift the trophy, but in the rounds previous, a host of other players shone. We asked our African football expert, Rahman Osman, to profile four of the standout stars of the past few weeks... Adam Ounas Club: Napoli, Italy The Algerian winger has been a revelation at this tournament. His glittering pace on either side of the wings makes him a perfect fit for the English game. He has goals in the competition despite not being a starter for the Carthage Eagles. Only Nigeria and former Watford forward Odion Ighalo scored more. At 22, and with a vast of experience playing in a huge tournament like the Africa Cup of Nations, he could do a decent job for a mid-table English Premier League side. There has been talks in the Algerian media that Watford boss Javi Gracia had his scouts on him during the semi-final win against Nigeria. Trezeguet Club: Kimsimpasa, Turkey The Egyptian winger's wastefulness might have caused his country an early AFCON exit but his overall contribution has been recognised - with many picking him as the pick of the Egypt team ahead of Mo Salah. His quick feet would offer creativity to many mid-table Premier League teams who find it difficult creating chances and his work ethics has been likened to former Chelsea forward Diego Costa. Aston Villa have been in contact and reports are that personal terms has been agreed with the player. All that is standing in his way now is Villa agreeing a fee with his Turkish side, Kasimpasa. Samuel Chukwueze Club: Villarreal, Spain The left footed Nigeria attacker is everything football pundits thought Leicester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho would develop into. He has got pace, agility and can score goals in the penalty box. The Villarreal winger’s ingenuity down the right wing will come in handy for loads of Premier League clubs in search of a left footed inverted forward. In a season where Villareal flirted with relegation, Chukwueze was the brightest spot and has been tipped by many to be the next big thing in African football. Being a Nigerian, settling in the English game will not be a big headache as players from the West African country have good records in the English Premier League. Everton and Leicester City have been monitoring for a while and it’s fair to say it won’t be long before someone makes his move. Ismael Bennacer Club: Empoli, Italy The Empoli creative midfielder would be a massive steal for a club in need of a regista or a controller in midfield. Though Riyad Mahrez has been the man to score the goals and gra
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Major tournaments are often a scouting hot bed for Premier League clubs - and this year's Africa Cup of Nations is no different. A host of big names were analysed by transfer boffins from top flight clubs and some key names could make the move to England this summer as a result. International tournament have proven to be the perfect showcase for players to earn themselves a big move. This year's AFCON saw Algeria come out on top and lift the trophy, but in the rounds previous, a host of other players shone. We asked our African football expert, Rahman Osman, to profile four of the standout stars of the past few weeks... Adam Ounas Club: Napoli, Italy The Algerian winger has been a revelation at this tournament. His glittering pace on either side of the wings makes him a perfect fit for the English game. He has goals in the competition despite not being a starter for the Carthage Eagles. Only Nigeria and former Watford forward Odion Ighalo scored more. At 22, and with a vast of experience playing in a huge tournament like the Africa Cup of Nations, he could do a decent job for a mid-table English Premier League side. There has been talks in the Algerian media that Watford boss Javi Gracia had his scouts on him during the semi-final win against Nigeria. Trezeguet Club: Kimsimpasa, Turkey The Egyptian winger's wastefulness might have caused his country an early AFCON exit but his overall contribution has been recognised - with many picking him as the pick of the Egypt team ahead of Mo Salah. His quick feet would offer creativity to many mid-table Premier League teams who find it difficult creating chances and his work ethics has been likened to former Chelsea forward Diego Costa. Aston Villa have been in contact and reports are that personal terms has been agreed with the player. All that is standing in his way now is Villa agreeing a fee with his Turkish side, Kasimpasa. Samuel Chukwueze Club: Villarreal, Spain The left footed Nigeria attacker is everything football pundits thought Leicester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho would develop into. He has got pace, agility and can score goals in the penalty box. The Villarreal winger’s ingenuity down the right wing will come in handy for loads of Premier League clubs in search of a left footed inverted forward. In a season where Villareal flirted with relegation, Chukwueze was the brightest spot and has been tipped by many to be the next big thing in African football. Being a Nigerian, settling in the English game will not be a big headache as players from the West African country have good records in the English Premier League. Everton and Leicester City have been monitoring for a while and it’s fair to say it won’t be long before someone makes his move. Ismael Bennacer Club: Empoli, Italy The Empoli creative midfielder would be a massive steal for a club in need of a regista or a controller in midfield. Though Riyad Mahrez has been the man to score the goals and gra
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