sure we can do the same but it's a massive risk and could screw up an entire seasonThat's with all the add-ons that will never get realised. He isn't going to win a Ballon D'or, and neither will most players.
No one knew who Haaland was a couple of seasons ago then he played some Champions League games and we all knew who he was. It doesn't take much but these players exist out there. We don't need a complete forward anyway, we just need a goal scorer with Weghorts pressing. There's got to be a striker in South America that got a bag full this season that some mid table Italian team are going to take the plunge on. There's no reason we can't do the same.
those sort of purchases have the best chance of success if the player has time to bed in, get used to the country, language, his teammates etc.. and isn't expected to start right away (eg City with Alvarez)
we've put ourselves in a weak position and next season we need a ready-made striker, it's as simple as that