yeah, he would have been good to get, but then again, he hasnt experienced serie A and its always a risk. Kaka worked out well for Milan, but not all turn out that way.
With Deco joining Barca, Ronaldinho still at the club and many others, they have to start selling players. They still Riquelme on the books also, even if he is loaned out again.
Barca are fools, they are like Inter 5 years ago. buy forwards, playmakers and never put thought into their transfer campaign.