Not sure you can say a list does not need a another gun midfielder who has been known to kick goals. Sure they may only get 3 seasons out of him but they have a few others in that boat. Time to strike.
When looking at their list (midfield in particular) there wasn't a 'need' as it were to bring in another mid. So this wasn't a list decision.
This is purely a romantic decision that arguably we don't see enough of in this day and age - The Prodigal Son Returning.
It's refreshing in a way but laced with risk. Giving up 2 first rounders.....crazy imo.