I tried to get him, but just fell short as I only have $2.1 million (probably pushed his price up a lot too). Fortunately he has gone to a team with a great manager, who wouldn't waste such money if he didn't plan to train.
As an aside, if anybody has a similar English player, who would be tempted by an offer of around $2 million, let me know, we might be able to come to some sort of arrangement ;)