Maybe an unpopular opinion but I wouldn't be too worried if he went for decent ££.
Yes, some decent free kicks and he plays every game, but is he a leader? How many goals and assists does he really provide? In the words of Adrian Durham: is he all that?
Romeu is a better DM, Armstrong a better AM.
Great if he stays a Saint. If he went for £40m and we spend £10m on someone like Delaney, I don't think we're weaker.