What about Howedes? Do you rate him? What are the reports in German press on this possible transfer?
There was a time long time ago, where I thought he would be a Bayern player some day, but over the years his performances have been ordinary. He is a solid CB, but more in the old school mood with relatively good header and tackling. He doesnt have extraordinary strengths, but same applies for his weaknesses..not great, but also not bad.
He is a very grounded and loyal lad with great character always thinking about the team 1st though. Maybe within the right setup he could show more consistency, as Schalke have not been easy to handle, so I wouldnt rule out him being successful at a club of the stature of Juve.
I read about the 5m€ storys, but thats hard to believe..sounds like a bad joke. The 20m€ reports sound more plausible and I would like to see this deal going through. Germany have produced an impressive amount of very good CB's over the last years, so he really has to fight to keep a place in the N11. Boateng, Hummels, Süle, Tah, Mustafi, Rüdiger, Ginter, Kempf, Kehrer, Orban..the player I would be after would be Stark from Hertha though.