So Antonio Conte? He stated he wanted Drinkwater for his experience and to provide balance in our midfield.
People need to realise that Conte should be held just as much accountable for our horrific 2017 transfer window. Just take a look at some of the players he wanted the club to sign. Vidal, Nainggolan, Bonucci, Candreva, etc. These players would've been short term options and would've cost the club millions in wages. We would of found outselfs post 2010 Inter Milan had we signed all of them. Not to mention he desperately wanted gash like Morata and Bakayoko.
Matter of fact, I would only criticise our board for not sealing the deal on Alex Sandro and Tolisso.