Since i work in shanghai i would like to say a few things about Anelka...First things first though I think you guys are seriously overreacting. He's supposed to sign for 6 month with an option for an extra year. not 3 years on some crazy wages.The reason why Anelka hasn't scored much in China is because he was never used as a striker Anelka.he was played as a midfielder ever since he came to Shanghai.
About his quality...ofcourse they guy is not the same player he was a few years back that blistering pace of his is gone but i think he's still relativly quick quicker than most so i dont know where that he's slow is comin from..that guy is very skilled fantastic on the ball..great composure he knows how to hold it and get others into the game plus his passing is superb..great vison.
Bottom line is Anelka that the age of 34 is still an improvement to the rest of our
strikers except for Vucinic maybe. Most folks hate the person Anelka but there was never any doubt about his quality as a player..
If he does sign get behind the guy and play him as a striker and watch him score