I do hope you're wrong Laddo. This bloke could be competition and even an upgrade on Jim Mac. Wilshere should be competing with YC andor an upgrade on Punch

probably the best analysis I've seen of Rincon in this thread. From reading the thread it looks like most of you aren't familiar with him so allow me to give you a bit of a scouting report. Note that I'm Venezuelan but I'm not here to give you bias and tell you he's Vidal. I'd actually call him a poor man's version of the Chilean midfielder which I'd guess most of you would be happy with. Granted I don't know much about your team. I don't really have a BPL team, I sort of follow WBA because of Rondon but as you would understand Pulis makes it extremely difficult for anyone to become a fan of that playing style. On a funny note, as you might be aware players are on international brake and therefore Rincon and Rondon are together with the rest of the Venezuelan NT and Rincon just decided to post this on his twitter account

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I might be reading too much into it, but I think that's his way of hinting he's going to the BPL.

Rincon is basically a DM whose game isn't just limited to that. As the stats show it he's a very good passer with above-average vision and most importantly high IQ. He'll push the ball down the pitch. He'll maul opponents for the ball. You only need to talk to Hamburg and Genoa fans to realize the majority of them will give you high reviews on this guy. Looking at the lineup you usually run he'd probably battle for a spot next to Cabaye. Obviously he's also a leader as he's been Venezuela's captain for a couple of years now. He has the physicality and stamina to play in the BPL.

Could still happen if the premier league get a letter saying that the deal is near to completion.

He will also need a UK work permit as he's a non-EU citizen. Makes no difference that he plays in Italy right now. Signing may well happen today but obtaining a work permit might take some time.