Brighton and Hove Albion target Sam Steijn should avoid moving to England this summer and instead stay where he is.
That’s according to current Brighton scout Bert Konterman, via FC Update, who doesn’t seem to think his club would be the best destination for the FC Twente star this summer.
Steijn has been impressing in the Netherlands this season, sitting top of the Eredivisie goalscoring charts with 22 goals to his name so far.
That’s led to plenty of speculation already, with the big clubs in the Eredivisie reportedly eyeing a transfer and interest from the Premier League too.
Brighton have already been credited with an interest, with a report at the beginning of this month insisting that they’ve shown an interest in him. That, though, did make it clear they could struggle to convince him to make the move to the south coast.
They would surely be an interesting option for the forward regardless, with European football a possibility next season and Brighton’s track record of developing players both big incentives.
Konterman, though, doesn’t believe his current club would be the best destination and has different advice for Steijn if he is to move this summer.
“He has to sign for three or four years,” the Brighton scout told De Oosttribune on RTV Oost, relayed by FC Update.
“Bruggink has to offer him good conditions, also for the future, after his career, and then he gets a nice statue at the main entrance. I think he should go for that, because I think that’s his level.
“Maybe play the Champions League with Twente again or get very far in the Europa League. I think Steijn is already walking on eggshells.
“I think that if you have to work a lot in disrupting and then still have to attack, Steijn falls short, has too little substance. If he stays, it is to be hoped that Twente will maintain dominance in the home matches. He has to be there. He can’t constantly come and go back.”
