Neither have I.
I'm not sure how he's played but one article I found seems to suggest he's a bit of alright, although it does hedge it's bets by saying he could be a flop.
There were no serious injuries to report at the mini-stampedes caused at airports around England by scouts from Premier League clubs who were in a hurry to get to Belgium upon hearing that Lucas Biglia had finally been granted a European Passport.
Indeed it seems that the Premiership has been interested in Biglia for over a year, but who exactly is Lucas Biglia?
An Argentine with Italian heritage, 23-year-old Biglia is what you would expect of an Argentine - long hair, obligatory headband and unfortunately for the young South American, a passing resemblance to compatriot Hernan Crespo.
Starting his career at Argentinos Juniors in 2003, Biglia joined Argentine giants Independiente in 2005, where his performances for the Diablos first saw the player come in for some attention from clubs around Europe. After one season with Independiente, Biglia did indeed get his move to Europe.
Unfortunately due to not being able to get his mitts on a European Passport or a work permit due to not being capped for Argentina, Biglia ended up in Belgium at Anderlecht. Ever since the Premier League have been keeping tabs on the Argentine who has flourished in the Belgian First Division, while waiting for Biglia to finally get his passport.
Skysports.com say that up to half of the clubs in the Premier League have scouted Biglia in recent months, with his agent Barry McIntosh claiming that the interest has increased since young Lucas received his passport. Does this mean potentially almost all Premier League clubs want him now?
"It is great news about his passport," McIntosh told skysports.com.
"The interest was always strong in England but now we have already seen an increase. He is a top-class player and we have little doubt he could play in the Premier League. Now he could have that opportunity."
Under contract at Anderlecht until the summer of 2012, Biglia is valued in the region of £7million and is a classy holding midfielder that is good on the ball and has the same knack that former Arsenal player Patrick Vieira had to create time for himself in congested areas. Some have likened Biglia to AC Milan's Andrea Pirlo, but I would add without the goals.
Although also a very combative midfielder, Biglia is a clean tackler, with the Argentine only being booked 17 times in 107 matches for Anderlecht and never sent off. It is also thought that it is only a matter of time before Biglia gets to wear the white and blue stripes of Argentina at international level.
The Young Belgian Player of the Year in 2007, Biglia has won two league titles, two Belgian Super Cups and the Belgian Cup with Les Mauves et Blancs. Biglia also won the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in 2005 with Argentina and on face value from the footage seen, he appears to be well worth the £7million valuation and Anderlecht are understood to be ready to cash in.
However, if as many Premier League clubs are interested in Biglia as claimed then this could easily escalate for a player who has been quietly getting on with his football but is now reportedly destined to become the most sought after player by the Premier League this summer.
So should the Argentine arrive this summer in the Premier League, could he be a useful addition like Javier Mascherano? Or will he be a flop like Juan Sebastian Veron? At around £7million, someone is going to buy him.
http://www.footballfancast.com/blog/premiership/who-lucas-biglia-the-next-javier-mascherano-or-seba-veron/11916