I think the way he would play is if we played him behind the striker, Cole on the left and Gerrard next to Mascherano/Lucas in the middle. VDV has been one of my favourite players for many many years but his injury problems would more than likely not make him cost effective when you think we have Torres, Aquilani and Cole who are pretty injury prone in attack.
However, saying that, if we can get him for ~£6m with no impact on another striker and two left backs then I would be estatic.