But, historically, that is the way it has always been, up until about 10 years ago managers did identify their own targets. I can't see what another person, who doesn't pick the team, and doesn't necessarily see the "long term vision" that a manager does, gives to the equation?
I don't honestly understand what DB does - with TB holding the money, and Sami identifying the players that he wants, I don't understand how a club that's stridently adhering to FFP can legitimately have a Head of Footballing Operations?