i see your point, and you're really pointed out what could go wrong. Well done; It's a gamble really - Will aquilani develop the way everyone wants him to? Will palladino finally grow (player-wise)? Will roma accept a deal to give away aquilani? Is iaquinta really not worth holding on to? I can't really give yes or no answers here...
You're right with the deco-thing, but i'm kind of worried if we're really pointing at him, what will happen next. It's clear that deco is a great player, but he's just that tiny bit too old imo. If i'm not wrong he's 30, and with amauri already coming, i'd prefer someone fresh, promising and serie-a-proven. But you're right; the deco-deal would involve MUCH less risks. Surely the better solution in short-term.
What needs to be considered too is that IF aquilani will move away from roma, then NOW. I don't see him leaving afterwards, when he's got his fixed place inside the squad. The only hope i have to get him is that Roma's system does not suit him. That would be the only explanation i have why he's playing so little time, and why he would maybe want to be transferred. Anyone else maybe knows why aquilani had this arguments with totti on the pitch, or why he's so unhappy (or is said to be)
I think Roma definately need someone like iaquinta. Let's not underestimate them, by giving them iaquinta, we surely strengthen them too, it's not only us who would profit there...
As for Lampard and Diego... i've given up on them really. Diego really is getting out of our reach, he'll stay in Werder, i'm pretty sure of that. As for lampard, i think we simply can't afford him. There is once again the problem of his salary...
I think a CM should be first priority, with giovinco coming up, neddy having signed for another year, and camo/marchionni on the right, we're pretty settled on the wings. A CM/AM just like deco or aquilani would really be what we need in midfield. By the way, i'd keep tiago too. It can't be wrong to have a backup because with noce probably leaving, we definately need some depth there. Anyway, a CM should be ready for next season, there needs to be someone sissoko can pass the ball to