The most important elements of the replacement for Nedved are creativity, flair, passing and shooting. To add in what Nedved used to have : Unquenchable drive and determination. I too would prefer Ribery, but Diego has the potential to give us what we are lacking and desperately need. I would be overjoyed if we signed him. The situation looks positive, but I can't tell whether his father is saying 'He wants You, just sort it out' or trying to encourage a bidding war. Its hard to read between the lines. If it comes down to money, we have the funds to pay him far more than he earns at Bremen. He will also be pretty much guaranteed regular champions league football. Admittedly the same good be said of a transfer to Real, Inter, Barca or United...Other than those teams, I don't see any competition.
Silva and Ribery would be better for the wing, but if diego can play there, as seems he is prepared to, I am sure he will prove a major asset for the club.