Oh I don’t disagree that we should go in harder in negotiations, but all the same Morata at 20 mil fee for 2 years really isn’t much, given the the thought of buying a similar level, in their prime replacement. And I’d assume management thinks the same. Especially if Atletico has others interested him on a similar deal or actual purchase.
Wages will be higher and transfer fee would work out to similar cost/year on anyone decent, and dependent on age, we shall have a hell of a time selling an Icardi type 4 years later in their thirties on big wages.
I’d rather renew Morata, deal with the midfield mess, then go for a top class new striker next summer.