Sorry ya, you know what I mean though. I'm assuming Koeman would give a list of positions with preferred players and the final decisions would be made by the DoF in conjunction with the board. I'm not fully sure how the continental system works I'm just guessing here.
i've always wondered as well. Like if i'm manager and there's a chance of getting a great player for £25m, but could also land a player nearly as good for £20m but a bright up and comer for £5m as well.
Surely the manager may say, well actually i'd rather the quantity of two players, as opposed to the DoF knowing that the £25m was their first choice and labelled as "sign at all costs".
They surely must be engaged in some way? Have to in my mind.