REVEALED – 10 hidden gems Graham Carr recommended at NUFC before they made it big

10. Victor Wanyama

After impressing in the Belgian League, 19-year-old midfielder Victor Wanyama was believed to be a target of Newcastle’s in the summer of 2011.

Celtic won the race to sign the promising Kenyan for a fee in the region of £1m, and since Wanyama has never looked back. His performances in Scotland earned a £12.5m move to Southampton and he is now one of the top defensive midfielders in England, being an integral part of Tottenham’s midfield.

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About Olly Hawkins

As a Junior Magpie since birth and season ticket holder, I eat, sleep and breathe all things NUFC! Here at the blog, I aim to bring you news, views, match reports and transfer exclusives as and when I get them.

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