Jeremy Toulalan – Malaga to Monaco (£4m)
What’s the deal? Toulalan is the latest to hitch himself to Monaco’s riches, leaving one briefly artificially rich club for another.
Is the price right? Yes, this is a very good price. Toulalan hasn’t really kicked on from the promise of his youth but he’s still good at the job he does.
Why sign him? Monaco have added flair in attack but they needed to bring in some grit and defensive responsibility to the midfield.
Why sell him? They needed the money and to shift his wage.
Will it work? Hard to see how it can fail really. They’re bringing in a solid pro to play a role that they needed to sign someone to do.
Grade: B Not a star, but will do a good tidy job.
Edited by Staff Editor