It might be a cliche to state that Premier League experience comes at a premium, but it is entirely true, and investing in players who know the rigours of the league and the expectations of fans can be a lot smarter than going abroad. Poyet is likely to complete a deal to bring Santiago Vergini back to the club on loan for the season, and his acquisition and impact last season prove exactly why experience is so valuable. It took the Argentinian until the final games of his loan, and there are countless skilled centre-halves who have failed to adapt quickly to the Premier League. And in a position like centre-half, you have a lot less time to adapt, and mistakes or an inability to stay at pace with the game inevitably lead to more chances for the opposition. The natural solution then, would be the kind of experience that Dawson has built up since he signed from Nottm Forest back in 2005. Do you think Sunderland should go after Michael Dawson? Share your thoughts below in the comments thread.
