OB1 said:BillyShears said:I think this would be a far cleverer signing than the Isco one for many reasons. Financially I think he'll be half the price and half the wages at least. Footballing wise he has the same technical qualities as Isco, but is more adept at playing from wide areas from what I've seen (which granted isn't more than a couple of games of him), and most importantly he has crazy amounts of pace which we desperately lack in our midfield.
It would represent a bigger risk than Isco, but one worth taking IMO.
I've seen very little of this boy but he does appear to be a real talent and clearly has the sort of pace that we are crying out for.
I'd sign him and Isco though and try to shift Sinclair (not sure he will be fit before this window closes) and maybe Nasri. Although I'd be quite happy to have Nasri, Silva, Bernard, Isco, Navas, Guidetti, Aguero and CAVANI, as our our attacking options: that's eight players from which to perm four for each starting line-up.
Where would Thiago fit in there ??