I said something similar the other day talking to Sergio. It feels like every summer we get rumored to a big name we say we have the money then it doesn't work out then the next season comes along and we "have the money" again....still nothing.
I can't help but think the BOD is waiting for other debts to be settled or lowered (stadium debt?

) and perhaps the Adidas money to start coming in before we can actually be somewhat similar to pre-2006 in purchasing power.
Not that I have a problem with how we are operating now (sure frustrating) but look at Arsenal spending how much on players/wages and winning nothing at all. I do, however, share in your frustrations in landing at least one player we have been trying for now i think going on 3 seasons. I enjoyed our 3 titles, our slip back in CL progress has been frustrating but B, you gotta admit we are well above those in Italy and I think ensuring we can control our dominance in Italy will allow the club to start building for stronger CL ambitions.
We have the best midfield in Europe or close to it I'd say...2 years ago we had the strongest defense in Europe statistically, we have our own stadium that we are trying to pay off quickly it seems and our wages are not out of control. The Board has learned from the rest of Italy's mistakes such as crumbling stadiums and out of control wages (Milan/Inter).
yes? no?
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Couple thoughts on this:
-Maybe we look at cashing in on Llorente after this season banking on him having another great year...that would compensate the Morata deal and Morata's age means he can stick around longer with perhaps more potential.
-Romulo his backup and very solid backup at that. My thoughts would be that he is a much stronger cover than let's say a Padoin, who perhaps we will off load shortly as well.
-Berardi is the young talent we need. BUT who is to say we don't bring him back for the 15m and sell him aboard for 30m?
-Pereyra...are we obligated to buy next season for that sum?
We have players we can sell: Isla, Peluso, Padoin, Giovinco even...I really can't say I see what all the fuss is about? When does the Adidas money come in?