personally, i don't think so. we made players like torres and suarez (and going back, players like owen, mcmanaman, god) into world class players and i don't see why we can't do that again. it looks like br has been buying younger, talented players that may turn into world class. if in 2 season's time remy, sturridge, sterling, can and markovic have barca and real knocking on the door for them, i wouldn't be surprised.
there is also the wider picture we have to look at. we cannot afford the sky high wages scum, city and chavski offer "marquee" signings and more importantly, we cannot afford a 50m player failing (where as if can, remy and co fail, the club hasn't been put at risk).
it's a delicate balance between investing wisely to win the league, which is my number one ambition for the club (not financial stability like arsenal) and not putting the club's future at risk.
short answer...no, we don't need it. if we can afford it, though, i'd be happy with reus or vidal coming here.
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