Brighton prospect Julio Enciso is gunning for Miguel Almiron’s place in the Paraguay side. Just days after making his Premier League debut, the 18-year-old has bullishly set his sights on the Newcastle United man’s international jersey.
Enciso came off the bench to replace Adam Lallana in the Seagulls’ 4-1 win against Chelsea last month. A summer signing from Libertad in his native country, the forward is being billed as the latest hidden gem to unearth his potential at the Amex Stadium.
Alongside ex-boss Graham Potter in the dugout, Toon sporting director Dan Ashworth has been the kingpin for most of Brighton’s success in recent years. The 51-year-old built up a fierce reputation for discovering stars on the South Coast - an asset Newcastle are now beneficiaries of.
