I don't think he's going to be that great either if we get him but show of hands who has followed him closely over the last few seasons? I'm guessing maybe 1 person here if that has, and then a bunch of people who will pretend they have to validate their points.
But the reality is, most people are bashing him despite having watched him for about 30 minutes at club level. It's an underwhelming signing sure, but the way people talk about him is like he's a shit Aquilani.