We have lots of central midfielders but Rafa is doing the right thing by trying to bringing in Barry. He represents more going forward and scoring goals if Stevie is going to play in the hole. That may give us a better chance of winning the league. Alonso has hardly gotten into the box or scored goals.

Of course it's pricey but he's their captain and England player. Remember Hargreaves and Carrick cost 18m.