13.5 includes all sorts of clauses like a mill if we win the league, a mill if we win the CL etc. Its not an impulse buy either, we've been scouting him for over a year. Very unusual for us to come straight back with improved offers, so Rafa really wants him. He would be just what we need on the left wing.
Torres, Lucas, Babel/Quaresma and Heinze would address every position we have been weak in and be massive improvement (I'm in the minority but I think Heinze would be the most important signing of our summer).
We haven't spent anything yet, btw, outgoing players have brought in more cash than we have spent. We've spent none of the Champs League money, none of the usual transfer kitty and the Yanks haven't spent anything, yet.
What do you both make of Walcott compared to this guy ? Very similar price when it comes down to it. Babel is a lot more experienced, though; been first team for Ajax for years and has over a dozen full caps.