It does matter because it indicates the quality of player that we are trying to sign. The guy is top notch and revealed it on one of the highest stages available and in so doing affirmed how well things are with us.
So, yes, it does matter
I also don't follow your thinking, because:
1, we actually spent a lot more money than predicted last summer, and would have spent considerably more had Andone or Janssen been sealed
2, we've already saved considerable sums in getting a forward for little more than £5m
3, there aren't massive...