Brighton should pay attention to old employee – Free recommendation could come good

Former Brighton scout Bert Konterman recommends Feyenoord midfielder Daouda Weidmann as a Premier League prospect, rating him above the more-hyped Ruud Nijstad.

Bert Konterman, a former Brighton scout, has recommended Feyenoord midfielder Daouda Weidmann as a player capable of succeeding in the Premier League. Speaking on Dutch programme De Oosttribune, Konterman was asked to identify Feyenoord players suited to English football. While defender Ruud Nijstad is the obvious candidate and has attracted interest from Chelsea and Barcelona, Konterman believes Weidmann is the better prospect at this stage.

Konterman praised Weidmann's ability to cover ground, intelligence in duels, and consistency. "I think he's a very appealing player for the English league," Konterman said, noting that Weidmann is currently impressing at FC Twente on loan. Konterman previously recommended Nijstad to Brighton when he worked there, but the club did not pursue the then-younger defender. No Premier League clubs have yet shown interest in Weidmann, though Konterman's endorsement could change that if the 23-year-old continues his current form.