If we were to buy a holding midfielder in that prize bracket this one is a far better choice imo.
William Kvist, Stuttgart
Not only has he more or less owned Elm whenever they've played, he's had a storming first Season in the Bundelsliga given loads of credit for Stuttgart rejuvination as team. He's a general on the pitch, doesn't make many errors if any at all and one the finest balance-players I've seen in a long while. Imo better than Lucas. He's being criticized in one area mind, he doesn't score enough and needs to be more selfish.
A lot is depending on Kvist with regards to Denmark's chances for the upcoming EC as he's pretty much the unsong hero of the team. Combines Agger's defense with Eriksen and Bendtner's attack. He's no Martinez but if we're talking £8-10M DM he'd be a very good shout.
View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKb4cq2KThI
I dont think you can compare these two players.
From what I can see Kvist is more of a lucas/mascherano and Elm is more of an adam/alonso type player. Elm looks good in that last video posted quick accurate passing and some long range passing.
He looks a far better player that adam.