I hate the 352 as well but I think there's something to it if you have the right players for the wingbacks.
There's a big difference between having Asamoah/Evra + Lichtsteiner and having Alex Sandro + Cuadrado. The latter are on a whole different technical level. It's finally a 352 and not the 532 deployed by Conte.
Morata - Dybala
Alex Sandro - Pogba - Marchisio - Pereyra - Cuadrado
Chiellini - Bonucci - Barzagli
Buffon
If we sign a CAM we would have incredible tactical options. We could switch between the 4312 and 352 at ease according to how our opponents play. Cuadrado has cost just €1.5 out of a €20-30m remaining budget. Nothing hold us from continuing to look for another 'market opportunity'.