Leeds United attacker Izzy Brown has huge potential.
Leeds United this week completed a deal to sign attacking midfielder Izzy Brown.
The Chelsea loanee has been tipped for the top from a young age, after making his West Bromwich Albion debut at just 15-years-old.
This was the prelude to Chelsea luring him away from the Baggies, a move which left West Brom furious.
Their frustration was heightened because they were convinced Brown was destined for the very top.
The club’s youth boss Steve Hopcroft told The Mirror: “He’s the one that got away for me. The manager at the time, Steve Clarke, was ready to make him an integral part of the team.
“We had a potential £20-£30-£40 million player that the fans would have loved, full of flair and skill. He could take on six players from his own half and score.
“I was bitterly disappointed, as was everyone in the academy. He’s still potentially a world-class player, the best we’ve lost, without a shadow of a doubt.”
Intense competition, repeated management changes, mixed loan spells and a serious knee injury have combined to make for a tough road for Brown.
The teenager clearly has talent, with his best loan spell coming in Yorkshire previously while at Huddersfield as he helped them win promotion.
Leeds are hoping for a repeat, and while it may be a few weeks before he is ready to make an impact as he recovers from his injury, Brown could be worth the wait.
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