The "trusties" on Twitter seem to think that we are in for him but hardly the experienced pro that PV asked for

Apparently quite tall too, 6'2.

Started at Juventus though never made a first team appearance according to Wikipedia. That also shows his height at 6ft and his current team as 'Crystal Palace' though so not always the bastion of truth!

There's a lot of other teams who have tried signing 'names' for big prices which never seems to work out. I'm thinking the likes of Utd, Villa, Everton and so forth so perhaps some faith is needed, if this were to come true, that our scouts have done their jobs properly. He is playing for Stuttgart in the Bundesliga so hardly complete obscurity.

Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!

They're in the same respective position as WHU in ours Willo. I'd take Rice if he were on offer.

I'm not getting overly excited nor enthusiastic but similar sources were quoting Scott Banks as some sort of Lionel Messi type player. You'd be forgiven for asking 'who?'.

I can only read as much as anyone else. Whilst not saying this will be a good acquisition for us if it comes true I equally am reluctant to condemn it as a 'bad' prospect off the words of a few others.

Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!

Having a quick browse of the Stuttgart forum they seem to like the lad, but it sounds like their club is in financial troubles. It does sound like he is green though and will probably make some errors. Here's one crudely translated comment...

Ahamada is by far the most talented kicker we have in central midfield, he has speed, a strong dynamic, is technically very strong and still has great potential for more. Under 20-25 million I wouldn't even touch the phone with him.

Some people seem sceptical of the source of the rumours, so I wouldn't say this is a done deal yet, but sounds positive.

Edited by taylors lovechild (24 Jan 2023 9.50am)

Richards only played 5 games for Bayern, And 30 for Hoffenhiem, so fingers crossed we get him and he is good.

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

Richards was in the Bayern Munich setup for 3 years and played 38 games for their second side who won their league. He did make appearances in the first team and then went on to make 30 apps for Hoffenheim.