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Southampton Summer Wishlist 2018: Marc Walker

By Marc Walker

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 14: General view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium on April 14, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 14: General view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium on April 14, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images) /
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MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND – MAY 12: Adama Traore of Middlesbrough is challenged by Alan Hutton of Aston Villa and Robert Snodgrass of Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Semi Final First Leg match between Middlesbrough and Aston Villa at Riverside Stadium on May 12, 2018 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND – MAY 12: Adama Traore of Middlesbrough is challenged by Alan Hutton of Aston Villa and Robert Snodgrass of Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Semi Final First Leg match between Middlesbrough and Aston Villa at Riverside Stadium on May 12, 2018 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) /

Adama Traore (Middlesbrough)

Traore has had spells in the Premier League before and produced some bright but rather frustrating displays.

His final ball and decisions all round at the vital moments were not good, and his teammates often seemed annoyed as he delayed crucial passes.

However, a spell in the Championship with Middlesbrough seems to have worked wonders. His attacking output has been much improved with five goals and 12 assists this season as the Boro finished in the play-offs.

He is clearly a player of immense talent and can beat opponents with ease, and added intelligence in attack has seen him become a dangerous force. A rich football upbringing also saw him come through Barcelona’s La Masia academy.