Is Spanish-born Scot Jack Harper’s move to Brighton a wise choice?

So, it seems that by moving to Brighton (15/2 promotion chances) in the Championship, he has signalled his intent to become more of a tactical, as well as a technical, player.

The Seagulls in particular seem to have been hand-picked by Harper, due to their past links with Scotsmen as well as their recent Spanish influence.

While Chris Hughton is the current head coach, the East Sussex side have had Oscar Garcia and Gus Poyet in charge in recent years, and currently have the likes of Spaniards Bruno, Adrian Colunga and Inigo Calderon on their books.

The Brighton club captain also happens to be current Scotland international defender Gordon Greer, who will surely take him under his wing and recommend him to senior boss national Gordon Strachan.

Other former Scotland internationals that have played for the Seagulls include Craig Mackail-Smith, Craig Conway and Liam Bridcutt in recent years.

Hughton was certainly happy to snap up the striker, saying: “Even at the age of 19, Jack is a well-known name and having spent the past six years at Real Madrid, there is no doubting his pedigree.

New #BHAFC signing Jack Harper hits the net for Real Madrid. https://t.co/Gy2i7Cjy8y

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“He has a lot of potential, is a skilful type, with a good eye for goal, and can operate as a striker or playing just off of a striker. We hope we can give him the platform to realise his undoubted potential.

“He has had an excellent grounding, having come through the youth system at Real Madrid – and also has international experience at youth level, having featured for Scotland’s Under-17 and Under-19 sides.”

Harper, who has been tracked by Spain’s youth teams following Sgrabia’s snub, has still stuck loyal to his roots, and once said: “Even though I live in Spain, I feel Scottish, so I want to make my family proud and play for my country.”

He certainly offers something different for Brighton going forward, and has the experience of working with top coaches at Madrid, where he featured in the UEFA Youth League last season. In six matches, against Liverpool, Ludogorets Razgrad and Basel, he netted six times.

If called up for the senior Scotland side this upcoming season, he would be tasked in helping them reach the Euro 2016 finals in France, and they are now odds-on at 10/11 to qualify from Group D.