[h=3]Hyypia tells Albion of Finnish talent[/h]5:00am Thursday 19th June 2014 in Sport By Brian Owen
Sami Hyypia knows the Finnish market well
Sami Hyypia could move into the Finnish market as he builds his Albion squad.
The Seagulls manager has tipped off his new club about talent from his homeland.
Hyypia has said he could sign six or seven players in total as he prepares for his first crack at the Championship with a goalkeeper and a centre-back his priorities.
Speaking to Finnish media, the Albion boss said: “I’m always interested in good players.
“I think I know the Finnish players best. I know their mentality.
“I've given them (Albion) names of a few Finnish players and asked the club to scout them."
Hyypia is likely to be linked with Finnish goalkeepers Niki Maenpa of VVV Venlo and Lukas Hradecky of Brøndby.
Bayer Leverkusen took out an option last summer on emerging Finland striker Joel Pohjanpalo, who had previously been on trial at Liverpool.
Hyypia is a fan of the quick and skilful 19-year-old, who spent last season on loan at second tier German outfit Aalen from HJK Helsinki.
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Sami Hyypia could move into the Finnish market as he builds his Albion squad.
The Seagulls manager has tipped off his new club about talent from his homeland.
Hyypia has said he could sign six or seven players in total as he prepares for his first crack at the Championship with a goalkeeper and a centre-back his priorities.
Speaking to Finnish media, the Albion boss said: “I’m always interested in good players.
“I think I know the Finnish players best. I know their mentality.
“I've given them (Albion) names of a few Finnish players and asked the club to scout them."
Hyypia is likely to be linked with Finnish goalkeepers Niki Maenpa of VVV Venlo and Lukas Hradecky of Brøndby.
Bayer Leverkusen took out an option last summer on emerging Finland striker Joel Pohjanpalo, who had previously been on trial at Liverpool.
Hyypia is a fan of the quick and skilful 19-year-old, who spent last season on loan at second tier German outfit Aalen from HJK Helsinki.
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