They weren't noted in the English Premier, but most of Eastern Europe (and other parts) knew Vidic someday would be a huge player. Same as Skrtel. Many clubs were on their asses way before Man U and company came in and snatched them... Russians clubs just like to wait for the best price before they sell em, we're in Eastern Europe here, we all do the same lol. Arshavin is a prime example at that.
Lescott is a above-average defender imo, yeah, he does score a ridiculous amount of goals for a defender, but still 24 MIL ... get out of here. Overpriced English players that suck ass. For 24 MIL I can think of 3 players in the Polish league that I'd rather have.
Modric isn't gonna move from Tottenham. He said it himself, Redknapp wouldn't dare to give him away, no matter how much Fergie keeps bringing up Luka. Tottenham are apparently gonna try and sign Kranjcar for 9 MIL, knowing he'd settle very quickly since he's used to playing with Luka and Redknapp praises him. Harry likes Croats, he's always in contact with Bilic lol