The press is awash with articles saying that Bentitez has demanded £50m to fund a transfer spending frenzy on David Villa, his Valencia team mate Silva, Gareth Barry and Dani Alves.
It doesn't quite add up - I think he's actually asking for an advance as he'll be raising most of the funds for these players from sales.
Crouch - £10m
Alonso - £15m
Riise - £4m
Guthrie - £2m
Carson - £6m
Pennant - £5m
Benayoun - £7m
Finnan - £2m
Given that the above sums aren't crazy figures for these players, I make that a request from the Americans for an additional £5m or so + the £7m we needed for Dossena. I don't think £12m is a lot to spend for a club like ours and what Rafa needs is an advance so he can sign the talent he's after without having to wait for players to be sold.
Oh and I'm not all that keen on Dani Alves and would rather keep the money!
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