Pablo

Pablo built his reputation on finishing rather than build up play, doing little for long spells before finding the pocket of space that turns a half chance into a goal. He scored heavily in the months before his move, including a short run of finishing so sharp it made him the most talked about forward outside the biggest leagues. That instinct is hard to coach, which is probably why West Ham pursued him.

The tension is obvious given how young he is and how far he has travelled, because raw instinct rarely survives first contact with bigger, better organised defenders. Goalscorers this natural tend to find a way in the end, but the adjustment can be brutal while it lasts. Whether he gets a proper run of games to work through that, rather than being judged after a handful of outings, will shape how his first season is remembered.