Sissoko and Matuidi have been the best B2B players in Ligue 1 for a few seasons now. It's not like he found some rough diamond no one heard of. Cabaye was hands down the best central playmaker in the league before his move. Debuchy was hands down the best right back in the league. etc. He really hasn't done anything special. It's more the fact that since they're not a 'top club' with the shittest board in football history they don't and can't buy the very biggest names.
Please no one praise Newcastle's 'scouts'. Cabaye was the best playmaker in Ligue 1 when they bought him, Debuchy the best right back, Sissoko the joint-best B2B midfielder etc. Just shh.
and yet again, why the fuck do our board think 2 strikers is enough? now what happens if Ba is out? who is on the bench when Torres starts? hmm? fuck sake