Johan Hove of Strømsgodset is the latest Norwegian talent who is making a name for himself.
The 19-year-old has already made 30 senior appearances for Strømsgodset and, despite his side finishing the 2019 season in 11th place, Hove's performances in the middle of the park haven't gone unnoticed.
A source has told 90min that a whole host of top English clubs, including Manchester United and Everton, are keeping tabs on the youngster, while many have agreed that Hove could be the next talented Norwegian teenager to earn a move abroad.
So with this in mind, here are a few key things to know about Hove.
Comparisons With Martin Odegaard.
Real Madrid moved quickly to secure the services of Martin Odegaard way back in 2015, with the then 16-year-old joining from Strømsgodset.
There was a lot of pressure placed on some very young shoulders, but Odegaard is now showcasing his supreme talent on a regular basis in La Liga. On loan at Real Sociedad, he is the creator, finding pockets of space to work his magic. His performances have been so good that Real could even recall from his loan early.
Of course, Odegaard is a hugely talented player and it seems somewhat easy to label Hove the 'next Martin Odegaard', considering the fact that the Real man also played for Strømsgodset. However, there are clear comparisons.
Former Strømsgodset coach Bjørn Petter Ingebretsen explained to Nettavisen that Hove is a 'huge talent and the greatest talent we have at the club.' He went on to add: "He can now go as far the other talents we've had here."
And when asked whether names such as Martin Odegaard sprung to mind, Ingebretsen revealed that this was indeed the case.
But Hove Just Wants to Be 'Johan Hove'
Some players enjoy being compared to stars with a similar type of game, while others prefer to focus solely on their own development and skills.
Hove is the latter type of professional. The youngster doesn't want to be compared to the likes of Odegaard, and instead focuses on continuing to improve his own game. However, Hove did heap praise on his fellow Norwegian, declaring him one of the world's greatest talents.
Hove told the media last year (as quoted by VG): "Now we have to take it easy here. So, Martin Odegaard is one of the world's greatest talents. I'm going to be Johan Hove, and take new steps here at Strømsgodset, along with a group who want the very best for me."
