actually, just mentioning retraining - you could always go for a player in another position & then just train him to be a MR. it seems i never have a player playing in his natural position, so its always worth a go
I remember signing Marco Ruben (argentinian, normally a FC) for about £1.8m, retrained him, and after a season sold him to liverpool for £10m with a 50% sell on clause.
but then i guess you have to decide as to whether you can put up with a few rubbish performances at the start of the season
Good answer. Erm........in mine Everton signed Juanfran but i don't really like him how about Galletti from Atletico...Went for 975k in third season so not sure about second but worth a try.
Andres Guardado - quality youngster, can get him in installments
Darijo Srna is another good one, great assists and free kicks.
Millan (from Colo Colo) - if you are looking ahead.
Personally I sold Arteta and got in Walcott and Srna which worked much better!