Looking like we won't even spend this, it feels pretty disappointing I have to say. It's annoying as well because I like the business we have actually done so far for the most-part.
It gets even more disheartening when you consider that the following could also happen this summer:
- Darmian sold for up to £10m~
- 25% sell on fee if Zaha is sold
First point is more likely, but both could potentially happen. Let's say we get £8m for Darmian, the £77m for Lukaku, and Zaha goes for £80m (£20m to us). That would be £105m coming into the club with £145m spent, so a net spend of £40m.
Will be amazed if we allow this to happen, there has to be a very good midfielder or forward signed for £50m+ surely? Or we can't really be serious about being a favourite to qualify for the Champion's League.