It's clear as day we still need a LB, RB and a proven goal scorer. That's a minimum three more players required if we are to challenge this season. Reus is a proven goal scorer and incredibly creative just like Luis was. If there is any chance we can sign him even if it's upwards to £50 million then we need to make it happen. He is one of the very few players in the world actually worth that price and we have the funds.
I think this is how the purchase can be justified.
1) at £50m, Reus is a much stronger player than Fernando Torres. So it's inexcessive.
2) skill level is as good as Luis yet cheaper than >£70m.
3) we can pay £50m but we'll insert a £80m release clause for a 60% return on investment.
4) deal is financed by Barca's Luis money, but Ian Ayre to work harder and bring in 10 more £5m sponsorship deals.
Done. Subject to BR, player and medical.
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