Why does this discussion keep being diverted into a Barkley / Sigurdsson either/or debate. ? We needed another experienced creative midfielder as an option or alternative to Barkley anyway. We weren't, I hope, planning to go through what will be a demanding season with only one proven player in this position. Sigurdsson is a highly regarded player and,more importantly, having no doubt weighed all the available options, the choice of our manager.
What intrigues me more is, if and when Barkley leaves, will we then buy another 'creative' to give us that option?