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Samuel Holmen Eyes Premier League Switch
Swede star Holmen issues a come and get me plea to Premier League clubs.
Jan 25, 2009 4:05:50 PM
Brondby IF midfielder Samuel Holmen has his sights set firmly on a Premier League switch in not so distant future.
The Swedish international made the move to Danish football a year-and-a-half ago, and now he is looking to move again in search of a tougher test.
Fulham could be the side to bring him into English football as manager Roy Hodgson's extensive contacts in Scandanavia could push a deal through but there has been no word from and Premier League club.
The 24-year-old has played just 29 games for the Danish league club, and has scored four times in that period.
The former Elfsborg man has stated that he has unfinished business in Denmark, but when that is completed, he will be looking to move, preferably to the Premier League.
Speaking to Sportbladet, Holmen said, "Brondby is number one right now and it is the title that matters.
The Swedish international made the move to Danish football a year-and-a-half ago, and now he is looking to move again in search of a tougher test.
Fulham could be the side to bring him into English football as manager Roy Hodgson's extensive contacts in Scandanavia could push a deal through but there has been no word from and Premier League club.
The 24-year-old has played just 29 games for the Danish league club, and has scored four times in that period.
The former Elfsborg man has stated that he has unfinished business in Denmark, but when that is completed, he will be looking to move, preferably to the Premier League.
Speaking to Sportbladet, Holmen said, "Brondby is number one right now and it is the title that matters.
"Then I have the ambition to move on to a better league. I want to see on how high level I can play.
"Should I choose myself, I would like to play in the Premier League."
The Annelund-born player has also made 10 appearances for Sweden, scoring twice in the process.
Holmen most recently patrolled the left flank for the Swedish national team in their 3-2 friendly loss to the United States of America.
--Nick Turner, Goal.com
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