According to the German publication Kicker, both West Ham United and Southampton hold a firm interest on Werder Bremen midfielder Zlatko Junuzovic. The Austrian international is seemingly unhappy at the Bundesliga side and has fallen out with the manager Viktor Skrypnyk if the report from Kicker is to be believed. Werder Bremen somehow managed to survive in the Bundesliga on the final day by beating Eintracht Frankfurt 1-0 but it was a close call and the midfielder is looking for a step up in his career which he deserves.
Either Southampton or West Ham United will be a big step up for the Austrian international who will be representing his country in the upcoming Euro 2016 next month. Both clubs have Europa League football to offer the 28-year-old and Junuzovic will be eager to play in the competition for the first time in his career. Southampton have to act quickly to beat West Ham for the Austrian midfielder's signature.
Junuzovic is blessed with an impressive versatility which makes him capable of playing in a range of midfield positions. The 28-year-old is predominantly a central midfielder but can also be deployed as a number 10 or a left winger. The Austrian is a free-kick specialist, be it direct or indirect. Southampton currently have the services of some quality wide players like Tadic, Mane and Jay Rodriguez. The Saints do have decent depth in the middle of the park as well with players like Ward-Prowse, Clasie, Davis, Reed, Romeu, and Wanyama although the last one could be heading towards an exit.
Junuzovic is likely to be deployed as a number ten at St. Mary's if a deal materializes between Werder Bremen and Southampton. The Austrian is just 5 ft 7 1⁄2 in and might struggle to cope up with the physical game of the Premier League if played as a number eight. He will do much better just behind the striker with his creativity and vision.
The 28-year-old Austrian playmaker is blessed with a very good technique and eye for a pass which can split the tightest of defence. We have mentioned before how good the Austrian's set-piece duty is. Another strong area of the midfielder's game is his tenacity. Junuzovic works very hard for the team and covers every blade of grass.
Junuzovic had a strong season in Bundesliga last time out with 4 goals and 14 assists from 33 games in all competitions and he deserves much better that a relegation-fighting side
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