The transfer window has recently opened. ASSE will take advantage of this to offer new opportunities to its new Norwegian coach: Eirik Horneland. The X account @Nordisk gives us his ideas for typical Norwegian recruitment. Here are the 5 moves to make.
In the search for Norwegian players or players playing in Eliteserien to integrate into Eirik Horneland's style of play, it is essential to target profiles that are financially accessible and sportingly realistic. Players who seem to have the ability to maintain their position while bringing something extra to the ASSE team from the winter transfer window.
Felix Horn Myhre (25 years old – Midfielder)
Norwegian international ???????? (3 caps, 1 goal), Felix Horn Myhre has established himself as the brain of the Horneland system in Brann. A pillar of the team in 2024, he played 27 of 30 Eliteserien matches, scoring 3 goals and providing 6 assists.
Right-handed playing mainly as a left relay player, he was voted player of the year in his club and is among the best players in the championship. Active, technically precise and endowed with excellent vision of the game, Myhre excels in the art of creating a link between the lines. Thanks to his passing quality and his inspirations, he energizes his team's offensives.
Is he Horneland's emblematic player? Everything suggests so. What to buy in the transfer window?
???? Market value: €4 million
Lasse Berg Johnsen (25 years old – Midfielder)
Dislodging Lasse Berg Johnsen from Malmö promises to be an arduous task for this transfer window, and for good reason: this player is a true omnipresent between the two surfaces! Tireless, he reigns over the midfield with impressive mastery.
The year 2024 has been exceptional for this complete environment. An outstanding recovery player with a keen understanding of the game, Berg Johnsen also stands out for his ability to organize and launch attacks. A combative and rigorous metronome, he scored 2 goals and 6 assists in the championship, thus confirming his versatility and technical precision.
His impact is not limited to the Swedish championship, where he dominated with Malmö: his solid performances in the Europa League testify to his ability to raise his level against tougher opposition. This consistency and his key role earned him a first selection for the national team last November.
Point to watch out for (according to @Nordisk) : Berg Johnsen played in a dominating team in his championship, a very different context from that which would await him in Saint-Étienne. It remains to be seen whether he would be able to adapt to a more demanding environment.
???? Market value: €4 million
Japhet Sery Larsen (24 years old – Central defender)
After the brain, it's time for the Horneland system soldier! Japhet Sery Larsen stands out as a key element in Eirik Horneland's squad. Although his time at Bodø/Glimt was less successful, the defender found his feet by returning to Brann at the start of 2023, where he established himself as a sure value in the team.
Regular and reliable, Sery Larsen has accumulated 56 matches over the last two seasons, testifying to his endurance and consistency. A complete defender, he excels in several registers: solid in aerial duels, capable of anticipating opposing actions and particularly comfortable in recovery. His confidence on the ball allows him to favor forward-oriented ball exits, thus actively contributing to the construction of the game.
A potential transfer to Saint-Étienne could be easily negotiated thanks to an interesting detail: Japhet Sery Larsen shares the same agent as Eirik Horneland, which could facilitate discussions.
???? Market value: €1.50 million
Torbjørn Heggem (25 years old – Central defender / Left back)
Newly Norwegian international, Torbjørn Heggem plays a patient and thoughtful player, having carefully built his career. After years in Scandinavia, he took a step forward this summer by joining the English Championship (D2) and quickly began to shine. Upon his arrival at West Bromwich Albion, he established himself as an indisputable starter.
A central defender playing on the left axis, Heggem can also play the left-back position, thus offering valuable versatility to his coach. Rough on the ground and solid in aerial duels, he asserts himself as a complete player, capable of bringing reliability and serenity to a defensive line.
???? Market value: €1 million
Andreas Schjelderup (20 ans – Milieu Offensif / Ailier)
What if it was him? Currently out of Benfica's plans, the former Nordsjælland prodigy is in dire need of playing time to revive his career. A loan could be an ideal solution for all parties, and why not for the Greens?
His talent is undeniable. Schjelderup, although not immediately associated with a team fighting for maintenance, has the qualities to become an unexpected asset in the Horneland system. His refined technique, his liveliness and the precision of his feet could make him a real X factorcapable of wreaking havoc on opposing defenses and breaking the deadlock in tight matches.
A bet for the transfer window? Maybe. But a gamble that could well be worth it.
