RedRover
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I honestly don't see the hype surrounding him, he'll turn out to be a good player but he'll never justify a price tag being thrown around for him.
Verratti has all the tools to be the next Pirlo/Xavi/Scholes I'd pay anything for him.
Barkley has all the physical tools to be a game winner. He's fast, strong with good ball control, good vision and plays with his head up. He also has the attitude - that fearlessness that the better players usually have.
The last young PL players who could take a game by the scruff of the neck like that I can recall were Rooney and Bale.
You never know what's going to happen and nothing is guaranteed but I personally think he's going to be a star.
Verratti looks a real talent but is a totally different player, although no less useful.