Yeah perhaps, but you still need someone with vision, right?
I was watching this video of ESR and he looks like a very promising young player, but his standout trait here is dribbling. He isn't getting his head up and looking for killer passes, which indicates he might be better as an 8 than a 10. Willock too probably isn't a 10.
Whereas you look at this of Ødegaard and his vision is outstanding. He's always looking to make that killer pass to break open a defence. Just using Ødegaard as an example, he's probably not available. But that sort of player is what we're lacking imo.
I wouldn't say you need a player with vision as a specific trait. We have a player with the best vision in the world and a forward with the best movement in the world. You don't see Özil playing through ball after through ball. It's such an exaggerated trait, vision.
Ødegaard looks good in Spain. However, in England ESR has a development curve that could end up surpassing him if I am honest.
ESR has very very interesting traits and saying he lacks vision is an oversight. He plays the pass inside the full back, he switches the play, he sees the right cut back, he has the weight of pass on the run.
Power, strength, close control in tight spaces, first touch, bravery, shooting technique, timing of runs and work ethic are his traits. He wont find a through all out of nowhere, but if it's on he will see it.
There is almost a 2 year development gap between the two of them. ESR needs a full year loan. He along with Martinelli, Saka and Nelson are our most exciting prospects. Willock could be to if moved deeper.