i heard barry signed a two year contract but obviously thats not true and doubt we are paying 125k a week for him maybe 70k from Felli. SSN said loan fee for Lukaku was 3 million, who knows we may have an option to buy him fingers crossed. We documented Net Net we are stronger 7 in 5 out and 7 in are of better quality IMO, granted 2 on loan but if Barry does well he could potentially sign next season. So we have a positive balance on transfer front, lets use that and tie Baines down to a new long term contract, he is our best player and should be paid accordingly. Finally lets not forget that we have increased revenue from Sky deal too, wages i dont think the 3 mill quoted here is true but even if so that and the standard "Operational Cost" increases there should have been money to spend from that too (in theory!).
Hope RM gets backing in Jan but a few months off now so focus on getting Barry up to speed and continue our new style intergration.
Really like the look of the team quoted in another thread, with strength in all areas on the bench with players than can come on and make a difference and not just make up numbers.
Howard
Coleman Jags Distin Baines
Barry/Gibson McCarthy
Pienaar/Jerry Barkley Mirallas
Lukaku