[article=http://www1.skysports.com/transfer/news/15198/9199121/sky-sports-scout-in-association-with-wyscout-reports-on-martin-hinteregger]Already on the radar of a host of Premier League clubs, we assess Austrian star Martin Hinteregger.
A commanding figure, who stands at 6ft 1in, Hinteregger is an imposing defender and very much in the English style.
It is Hinteregger's style of play that has no doubt attracted the attention of a number of clubs.
Naturally left-footed, he loves to play a long pass from the back, but is equally adept at starting to build from defence by feeding the midfield.
He is quick with a good first touch, but it is his physicality and aggression that really make him stand out.
Hinteregger began playing football aged just seven for his local village side SGA Albeck, where his father Franz was a coach.
By the age of 14, the youngster had been spotted by Salzburg's scouts and tied to the club in a cooperation deal, before moving to Salzburg in 2006.
In 2008, he was promoted to the squad as a full-time player although he was already playing for the club's Under-17 side.
Just two years later and after a brief spell with the club's reserves, Hinteregger was promoted to the first-team and made his debut in October 2010.
Following his debut, Hinteregger has never looked back and has quickly established himself at the heart of Salzburg's defence.
He has been involved in Austria's national sides since Under-17 level and has progressed quickly through each the ranks. He was handed his senior bow in November 2013 against the United States.
Having made the breakthrough for Austria, the clubs are very much circling around Hinteregger.
Manchester United boss David Moyes is reported to have personally checked on him, whilst Arsenal, Liverpool and Italian giants Juventus have all been linked.
The scout says...
Hinteregger does look well suited to the Premier League. He is physical but a good footballer too and defending is very much his first priority.
A summer move for the 21-year-old should not be ruled out, he could very well be Premier League-bound.
The Scout rating...
Shooting: 6 out of 10
Passing: 7 out of 10
Tackling: 8 out of 10
Heading: 8 out of 10
Pace: 8 out of 10
Vision: 7 out of 10
Current ability: 7 out of 10
Potential ability: 10 out of 10
OVERALL SCOUT RATING: 61/80
Current value: £6million
Potential value: £26million[/article]
