McDonald and Naughton look like decent acquisitions for Boro but they are completely going for broke — the balance sheet might look good after the departure of Johnson and the best they can hope for is surely the play offs now — and that's a status it's very hard to see them achieving. (thetwounfortunates.com)
Still few days left in the transfer window, few deadwoods are ready to be shipped off, a couple of decent acquisitions, and we're back in contention. (justarsenal.com)
If he can rediscover that kind of form then he could be a decent acquisition for the reigning Premier League champions, but it's still a gamble with his impact in England in mind as Chelsea would arguably be better off going with a safer option. (caughtoffside.com)