Quincy Promes has always been one for a watchlist. Once a common name in any Premier League transfer gossip column, the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal were said to be drawn to the electrifying attacking midfielder a decade or so ago, catching eyes as he stamped his mark as “one to watch” during his Spartak Moscow days.
It was in the Russian capital where the Dutchman spent the biggest portion of his career – seven years in total across two stints. The first, between 2014 and 2018, was when his stock was highest. His sort of player – a speedy, explosive midfield force who can operate both down the middle and on the wing – was very fashionable. And with an impressive record of 66 goals and 34 assists in 135 games for Spartak, it was no wonder some of Europe’s big-hitters were after him.
