promising is one thing. able to step-up and take that opportunity when given is another thing. since Fletchinho, when was the lastime there's a midfielder coming thru the academy and make that midfield role his own? Cleverley isn't quite there yet. hence, reinforcement is needed.
i didn't forget. i dun wanna put Smudge in 'cos he's a natural striker. much like how saf tukar jonesy + giggsy to midfield, which failed.
as for fm14,   
christian benitez, cardio arrest.
pls refer to my 2 previous long posts. not this season in terms of the youngsters to step-up.
PULISSSS, cesc + modric are not wordclass player.
Jamies Milner => good acquisition i'd say. i dun mind having him in our squad as well.
Samir Na$ri => attitude problem, moment of brilliance. off pitch problem.
Scott Sinclair => stupid boy. started off with chelsea, no chance to 1st team. only at Swansea that he started to shine. but he refused to sign extension contract with swansea. hence ended up in citeh. think he can get games in citeh? stupid stupid boy.
Javi Garcia => was always meant to be a backup player. never a 1st team squad material in the eye of mancini.
Jesus Navas => too new to comment.
Jack Rodwell => signed for £12m. dunno mancini sign him for wat. defensive midfield? this guy is so injury prone that fell off our radar altogether. another flop.
Gareth Barry => i never rate him highly. he's just another mediocre midfielder that can't defend shit, can't create shit, can't tackle shit.
David Silva => words can't express. can fit into any top team in the world.
Fernandinho => too new to comment.
Yaya => possibly highest paid footballer in BPL. that says alot.
Abdul who??