Let me play devils advocate for a mo:
Chelsea: 9 goals, 2 assists - 16(5) appearances
Anzhi: 25 goals, 11 assists - 51 appearances
Inter: 33 goals, 14 assists - 67 appearances
Barcelona: 108 goals 26 assists - 145 appearances
Only Chelsea, Anzhi and Inter are really relevant as Barca where when he was in his prime. Since becoming an OAP he has kept up a decent 1-2 striker rate. Its not horrible. If we can get him on lowish wages for 1 year, he'll tide us over til Origi comes in. I'm not a huge fan, but it isn't awful
I don't think it would be the worst transfer in the world.
He could be handy as he was at times for Chelsea, but anyone who thinks this is the Suarez replacement really doesn't get a grip of how the transfer window works.
It's quite obvious that they would look at Eto if the right striker is not available - I have serious concerns over Bony, and to blow £20 million on him is an even bigger risk, and to buy him just for the sake of it would be ridiculous.
I said in a previous thread that I wouldn't be surprised to see Brendan mould Sterling into a striker, in the event of Sturridge getting injured - seems appropriate as we have plenty of midfielders who could take Sterling's place if this happened.
Eto would therefore be a backup. It's a sensible decision, especially if we can't find a striker before the end of the window.
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