The Daily Mail have compiled a list of the 17 top Scandinavian wonderkids and provided suggestions of which clubs could benefit from signing them. Newcastle United's name features a few times.
Newcastle United have been linked with a couple of players on the Daily Mail's list, Hakar Arnar Haraldsson was linked just last week, while it was reported last year that Newcastle had run the rule over Sindre Walle Egeli, both of whom appear on the list and have Newcastle listed as a potential landing spot.
The article also suggests Newcastle would be an ideal destination for Real Sociedad's Orri Oskarsson who was seen as a brighter prospect than Rasmus Hoijlund while coming through the FC Copenhagen youth set up.
The Mail have linked Newcastle with another player on the list who is clearly not shy of having an attempt on goal. Which, given Newcastle's reluctance to shoot at times, could be a breath of fresh air.
Conrad Harder currently plays for Sporting Lisbon where he's averaging 5.19 shots per game. Lionel Messi has taken aim 4.77 times per match on average across his career, Cristiano Ronaldo 5.47 and Erling Haaland 3.41, so Harder is in good company early in his career, although we'd be amazed if he continues that average as his career develops.
The 19-year-old is being tracked by Brighton which is always a good sign and the Mail have kept Brighton as a likely landing spot alongside Newcastle, Liverpool and Manchester City.
As with Oskarsson, this is just the opinion of the Daily Mail writer rather than being based on any actual interest from the club.
While Harder's shot statistics are impressive, there's no indication of how many of those shots are on target, troubled the 'keeper or went in.
Conrad Harder may be a name to keep an eye on but as yet we're not aware of any actual interest by Newcastle.
You have to admit, though, his name opens up a world of possibilities for hilarious commentary moments, and for that alone, he could be worth pursuing.
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