I'd recommend a good 4* squad than a good scout. Let me tell you I've never bought any scouts, thanks to shortage of tokens. Why I say this?

1. Waste of tokens. If you can afford, buy very expensive players in the market. On level 4 these type of players' value would be around 5M and Season wage will be about 120K.
2. Football isn't a one man game, a good team wins titles.
3. Get four 4* or even 5* defenders in the market, if you're lucky you can get them at a token apiece.
4. If he does show up to be poor, you'll be in regret that why I bought him for 69T!
5. Are you Level 4? If yes, and really want a good player, go to negotiations list and select a young player. Offer 20T if you have. Deal done in 50T. 19T less than a scout.