Locatelli played in a middle table team and we overpaid completely. We had already two midfielders with the same characteristics in Rabiot and Bentancur.
The biggest factor buying him was that he is italian and was part of the team that won the Euros. There was no need buying him, should have gone for Savic instead in my opinion or at least get rid of Rabiot or Benta before buying him.
My point with McKennie was that Paratici has a good eye for finding this kind of talents, other clubs want also the marketing oppurtunity in the US but were not aware that McKennie is a good player.
I guess you dont rate Locatelli as I do.
Locatelli did play for a mid-table team but in terms of performance he was one of the best in Serie A.
He proved it for a couple of years already.
He also played for Italy and did well.
Considering all that I think the price is fair.
Now going into his Juve games - He did well overall although I wouldnt say he did amazing. He did upgrade our mid and he did bring something we were lacking.
SMS? Sure he would have made a bigger impact but he would also cost way more than Locatelli and we didnt and probably still dont have these funds.