by nottsblue » Sun May 08, 2016 6:53 pm
I've never been a huge fan myself. But he does have a role in certain situations. His ball retention is excellent, if a little ponderous at times. He doesn't score as often as his talent dictates, but he does seem to bring out the best in Yaya and Silva.
Not really fussed about a transfer fee to be honest, we will be awash with money next year, but if we can get a suitable replacement, like any of the other under performers, then he can go. We do have to be careful though that we don't get rid of players who may thrive under a different system. His passing ratio and ball retention I suspect are two attributes that Pep will look for in a midfielder.