He's an average player at the Top Six level, and our only real alternative is Sissoko
Unfortunately, we loaned out the other alternative.
If we're playing Winks as a DM, we should use Skipp instead. And try playing Lo Celso and N'dombele (or Hojberg) ahead of him.
Winks can come on when were winning for the last twenty minutes and control possession. I don't think he helps when we need to actually score.