If we get Poulsen (we'll get him on the cheap, very cheap indeed, as Juve want rid ASAP) and Aquilani it's very shrewd business. Poulsen covers the defensive midfield but he's better than Masch at going forward. I'm not saying he's better than Masch overall, not by a long shot, but we'll get a player that's versatile in the middle of the park and offers a lot to the team, plus he's very professional (except from the odd blackout like the punch in the stomach he gave a Swedish player) . Aquilani will be boss as a box-to-box midfielder if he stays clear of injury. If we're able to add an attacking wide player along with said players we'll have nice depth in the middle. Having said that, I'm gutted Xabi's leaving. And to THAT "club" as well ... crap! If Real win absolutely nothing this season I'll be extremely delighted (as always ). It's gonna be an exciting two weeks though, no doubt!