Forlan has developed over the years to become a very intelligent player. Wasn't he effectively deployed in the playmaker role during the WC? He's also a good free-kick taker. I see Bent more of a fox in the box if we are comparing the two as of now. We could do with Bent, for the right price obviously.
Hopefully there will be less focus/attention on Suarez now that Rafa is back. Certainly one or two old rivalries will be dusted off. Ferguson and his cronies won't like this appointment.