The 26 - year - old linked up with the Spaniards over the summer, but has so far failed to repay the # 16m fee with a series of lacklustre performances. (caughtoffside.com)
No reprisals for lacklustre displays or lack of drive. (arsenalfcblog.com)
It was not all smooth sailing at first, as the earnings season kicked off in April with lacklustre results in the semiconductor sector. (stashaway.sg)