He is confident that he is staying and has changed his tune about playing wide right. He now thinks it may actually help him get in the French squad for the world cup. Sky sports
It doesn't guarantee the league but we would be a lot better off with a proven striker at this stage of Rafa's plans than taking a chance on a kid who may or may not fulfill his potential.
The key word there is potential. Van nistelrooy will guarantee you at least 20 goals a season. Aguero could turn into the next Maradona or he could be a total bust.
If they were both available for the same price it would have to be horseface every time. A proven record in the premiership against a kid who has never played outside his own country. No contest.
If Xabi is out, then all three strikers will probably start, which leaves us very short of attacking options off the bench. Pongo would be ideal but not sure of his situation. Hopefully Xabi will be ok, and Elisha seems to think he's fine