Hah, lets look at some facts. You might want to look away.
Actual spend by Brands:100m net spend. Very conservatively, could sell:
Richarlison: 60m
Digne: 30m
Bernard: 20m
Done, recruitment all paid for with profit without counting the 100m from Mina, Gomes, Gbamin, Kean, Iwobi etc.
In Brands first season he brought in 4 players, and is 4 for 4 in them being worth at or more than paid for them, in Richarlison, Digne, Mina, and Bernard. The only reason anyone has any qualms with recruitment is because we havent yet seen a full season out of Gbamin, Kean, and Iwobi. If Kean scores a few before the season ends, and Gbamin comes back well from injury, even if Iwobi didnt turn form people would be declaring Brands to be the best in the business.
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