I don't believe so...I think in all honesty he was purely a commercial signing.
Why do i think this?
Well he can't get a game ahead of Francis Chamakh, in two years he will be leaving for Military service which he cannot get out of and more importantly, DOESN'T WANT to get out of.
There was a recent interview after the Poland game and he basically said that it was unlikely he would be returning to Europe after his military service.
Now i think he is a good player who could be really good for us, but i don't think he'll be much more than a fringe player, which means he was purely a money making spin in order to branch out to the East, when you think our pre-season was also in the East, i think it makes perfect sense...
We obviously identified him and bought him quickly as he was hours away from signing for Lille.