Brighton and Bournemouth are closely monitoring central defender Neider Parru from Atletico Nacional. Scouting representatives from both Premier League clubs have been keeping tabs on the 21-year-old Colombian this week.
Scouts attended the Colombian league match between Atletico Nacional and Junior from Barranquilla, which ended in a 3-1 victory for Parru’s side.
The defender utilized the opportunity to impress European scouts, providing an assist, winning all his duels, delivering 93% pass accuracy in his half, and achieving six successful defensive actions.
Interest in Parru isn’t limited to English clubs; scouts from Porto, Ajax, and Palmeiras were also present at the match, indicating that competition for the promising defender is heating up.
Born in April 2005, Parru is already gaining rave reviews in Colombia. Standing at 192 cm tall, he is dominant in aerial battles, and one of his standout traits is his ability to launch attacks with deep passes.
In Colombia, observers have begun drawing comparisons between Parru’s development and that of Davinson Sanchez at a similar stage in his career, who also started at Atletico Nacional before moving to Ajax and later featuring for Tottenham.
Currently, it’s just a case of observation, as there’s no word yet of negotiations or offers from either Brighton or Bournemouth. However, both clubs are meticulously studying Parru amidst growing interest from other teams.
