Michael O’Neill makes Premier League claim about rising Northern Ireland star

Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill believes topflight clubs will have key man on their radar

The 21-year-old has been a revelation for Northern Ireland since making his debut back in 2023 as he closes in on double figures of goals already.

And he has carried that form into his club football with West Brom having bagged three goals already this season.

O’Neill believes Price is a Premier League player and will be playing there one way or another.

“Well, I know how clubs operate. So, if you’ve got a 21-year-old that’s scored nine goals in 22 international appearances and you’re not looking at him, you’re not doing your job very well,” he said.

“So, I’d assume that, yeah, these players are watched and I know they’re watched. They’re young players playing international football, but the most important thing is that they play well for their clubs.

“I’ve been saying for a long time what I think about Isaac in terms of a player. I think the position that he plays in for us is probably where West Brom are starting to see him play.

“You know, he’s arriving in the box, he’s scoring from outside the box. He gives you great athleticism as well, but his versatility is a good thing to have.

“But I think that there’s no better thing than a player that can change a game and change key moments in a game and Isaac’s doing that on a consistent basis.

“So that’s going to make him very much in the eyeline of a lot of clubs as well. He’ll believe that he’s at a club that can get promotion to the Premier League.

“I believe he is a Premier League player and, you know, the most important thing is that he keeps playing the way he is.”

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