Club Brugge winger Arnaut Groeneveld has been subject to some lucrative interest this transfer window and it’s clear to see why.

Although the 21-year-old has made just 55 senior club appearances, 30 of which came in the Eerste Divisie (Dutch Second Division), Groeneveld has wasted no time in making himself known.

The Nigerian-born Dutch player burst onto the scene at NEC Nijmegen following the side’s relegation from the Eredivisie in 2017, scoring 11 with 17 assists in 28 league appearances during the 2017/18 campaign; and with consistent outstanding performances throughout, there was no doubt that big clubs would be coming in for him.

Currently occupying the left of a midfield five in Club Brugge’s 3-5-2 setup, Groeneveld has displayed his versatility to be effective as a wing-back and a winger since being snapped up by the Belgian champions, and despite being out through injury since late October, he’s managed 5 goals in 13 matches this season.

Whilst goal contribution is an integral part of his play, it is his all-round game and raw talent that has seen him emerge as a stand-out target for a handful of European powerhouses.

His trickery, agility and speed sees him breeze past opponents almost unfairly, and as is the case so rarely nowadays, he has an unbelievable end product to match.

Typically right-footed, Groeneveld’s explosive shooting ability with both feet partnered with incredible vision and composure to pick a pass in the final third makes him a defender’s worst nightmare due to his ability to create something out of nothing.

Since breaking into the team at NEC, the youngster has not only relished each and every new challenge he has had to face, but he has made it look easy.

In October 2018, he was called up to the Netherlands national team for their Nations League fixtures against Germany and Belgium. He was instrumental in their 3-0 victory against the Germans after coming on as a substitute 20 minutes from time. He then went on to open his international tally with a goal in the 1-1 draw with Belgium three days later.

For a price expected to be no more than £15 million, the winger is undoubtedly a risk worth taking and there is no surprise that the likes of Liverpool and AC Milan are eager for his signature. As he continues to grow and appear unfazed by anything, keep an eye out for this potential European superstar who could well be the key to Holland’s return to dominance in years to come.