++ [ originally posted by John #10 ] ++
14 million is a lot of money, especially for someone who will not be, imo that vital for us. He will add creation, etc etc, but at a high cost as also he isnt the playmaker we really need, nor is he a decent defensive dm either.
A far superior deal would be a trez lampard swap, much much better, as lamps is far superior imo.
We are not that great financially, not that healthy to go on a required spending spreer, therefore the vital areas is where we need to spend, and cb is key. Who would you rather have, emerson and bonera, or mexes and ferrari??Imo the cost of emerson will jeopordise other purchases.