Im not sure he is better than Rodwell, else he would have England caps. We also have Osman and Ross Barkley, who are just as good footballers as Allen, and for the money he costs. Im not sure.
He is a good player, but we have enough good midfield players.....and I though Liverpool did too!
Yes I have watche him for Swansea in Championship, we do get as much Championship football in England as Prem football. He did ok, along with the likes of Britton and Pratley, but no world beaters amoung them.
He would have been picked up for less than half the £15 million years ago, if he was that good, as every prem scout around was watching Swansea last 2 seasons.