Sky Sports Scout is where we scour the globe looking for the best talent, next up is Younes Belhanda.
We run the rule over Moroccan starlet Younes Belhanda
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Latest under our scout's gaze is Montpellier's
Younes Belhanda - recommended by
Sky Sports reader
Mark Martin.
The scout reports...
Likened to former French ace Robert Pires, Montpellier's Younes Belhanda has emerged as one of the most skilful young midfielders in Europe, so we check on the Moroccan talent.
Belhanda began at his local club Aramonais before being snapped up by Avignon, and it was whilst under their coach Jean-Christophe Gleyze that the youngster emerged as a real talent.
At just 13 most of France wanted to sign him, including giants Lyon and Marseille - but he opted for St Etienne, before changing his mind and instead joining Montpellier to stay closer to home.
Belhanda unsurprisingly progressed well, but it was as a defensive midfielder that he excelled - captaining the club's Under 19s to cup success and becoming one of a number of the team to earn a professional deal.
However, as he was promoted to the Montpellier first team, new coach Rene Girard saw something in Belhanda, his willingness to take hold of the ball coupled with his brilliant technical skills, and converted him into an attacking role.
Not long after Girard took charge, Belhanda soon found himself a first-team regular in his new offensive role and he has never looked back, emerging as a supreme talent.
Now with nearly 100 games under his belt and already in double figures for goals, Belhanda is one of the main reasons behind Montpellier's resurgence in French football.
Late in 2010 he was also handed his first international call, but not by France as he shunned the place of his birth and instead plays for Morocco - where his family hails from.
Arsene Wenger confirmed his interest in recent times, and that has only heightened the interest in Belhanda.
Girard likened him to former Gunners ace Pires and it is easy to see the comparison with his skill and ability to work with both feet on either side of the pitch. If anything Belhanda appears more of an out-an-out winger, but Girard's reasoning is well founded.
The scout says...
Already one of the most highly-rated players in France and it is little surprise Arsenal are already hot on his trail.
With Barcelona and AC Milan also said to be keeping tabs on him, a move this summer cannot be ruled out.
The Scout rating.
