Silvester van der Water, 29, trained with Helsingborgs IF in early April and is a free agent after leaving Panionios in January. However, HIF manager Stevie Grieve confirmed that the club is trying to sign van der Water but it looks unlikely. According to Fotbolltransfers, Grieve described the situation as probably unlikely, though something could change. According to Fotbollskanalen, Grieve noted that van der Water has a wife and child, making the transfer complicated, as players with families are harder to sign than younger, single players.
HIF is looking for a right winger due to an injury crisis, according to reports. The club has brought in Jair Tavares on trial; Tavares is a Benfica-trained winger who left Kaunas Zalgiris in January, according to multiple reports.
We were still in discussion about an agreement a couple of days ago, so I haven't spoken to Silvester and his agent (since then). But I think it's probably unlikely, if I'm being completely honest. Maybe something changes today or tomorrow, but at this point I think it's unlikely.
According to major media reports, van der Water has played 105 matches in the Eredivisie and has previously played for Orlando City, Heracles, and Almere City.
Yes, it's not always that easy to sign someone. He has a wife and a little boy, who would plan to move from Holland. Contract length, salary, all those things... Players who are 22 years old and single are easier to reach an agreement with.
But players who are 29 years old, with family and a future contract to consider, are not always as easy. I think it's unlikely, if I'm being completely honest.