Commando Canary 0 Posted June 13, 2017 Rob Butler claimed earlier this month that Norwich were in talks with an unknown Dutch defender, which is now revealed to have been Hoogma.The 19-year-old central defender has played 36 league games in his career for Heracles in the Dutch league.He is seen as a promising young player who could go on to gain international recognition.However, Norwich were not prepared to pay £1.5m to land the signing – whether that is down to funds or whether they think he is not worth that much, is unknown. Pity, looks a good candidate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 2,486 Posted June 13, 2017 He signed for Hoffenheim today - his dad is the sporting director there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commando Canary 0 Posted June 13, 2017 Ah, I didn''t know that Bethnal, we never really stood a chance with that one then! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenerationA47 868 Posted June 13, 2017 [quote user="Bethnal Yellow and Green"]He signed for Hoffenheim today - his dad is the sporting director there.[/quote]That''s going to help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Vadis 167 Posted June 13, 2017 [quote user="Bethnal Yellow and Green"]He signed for Hoffenheim today - his dad is the sporting director there.[/quote]Where''d you get that from? Hoffenheim director is Alexander Rosen and Justin Hoogma''s dad is Nico-Jan Hoogma. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 2,486 Posted June 13, 2017 Yeah, sorry misunderstood something I heard.Hoogma''s dad is the sporting director at he club he was sold from not Hoffenheim''s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishbone 8 Posted June 13, 2017 Sounds like a great prospect. Not sure it would be wise to have Bielik alongside another 19 year old. Maybe it was either or. I know that one isn''t finalised!I think we''ll need three new centre backs. I can''t see us keeping Klose. He didn''t seem to have his heart in it last season. Possibly leading to his poor form. I''d rather have players that want to fight for the cause. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROBFLECK 135 Posted June 13, 2017 I second that Wishbone, but you need to make them an interesting enough offer to bring them to Norfolk... "No room to splash out" etc... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 2,486 Posted June 13, 2017 Not much Norwich could have done to beat Hoffenheim to a signing - they will be in the Champions League next season after all.I''d imagine Norwich would have know at least a week ago that the Hoogma thing wasn''t happening, and the interest in Bielik probably materialised afterwards (or at least the firmer interest in the player).I too think we will see at least 3 new centre backs coming this summer, potentially more if Farke decides to use the 3-4-3 that Tuchel used at Dortmund. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted June 15, 2017 Hoogmangus fee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
