Because I cannot see Bayern entering the 200 euro crazy pool. They may have the materials to do it but they just don’t seem to be the type of club who wants to enter the fray of that insanity,

Word out of Spain is that Barca is all in on Griezmann this summer which is perplexing given the insane amount they spent for Coutinho and Demebele. Would they also add Hazard? If so, they are also getting into FFP territory. It is crazy that Griezmann is a bargain at $100M.

I fully expect Real to flash the bling this summer. If they sell Bale to Man U my belief is they will tell Tottenham to name their price on Harry Kane. The thing is though they have to address the defense as Ramos will be 32 at the start of next season, They have also expressed interest in Griezmann. Throw in the World Cup and you have a great summer season ahead.

KHR and Uli have discussed how they may have to start paying higher transfer fees as they recognize the inflation, but I don't see them going well over 100M to sign an established world class player.

They may be most efficient club in Europe when it comes to transfers, so even if they start paying more they will continue to be smart about it. I'd love for them to steal Sane away from City to replace Franck on the left (giving them multiple Robbery replacement options) but Citeh will ask for a fortune and that won't happen.

to get in the highest level of spending but their common sense and frugality always win out which, to be honest, is a more sustainable and better operating model than what the top of the EPL and La Liga do.

I love Real but I do not want to spend 200+ million Euro for Kane and I do not care if he is the best striker in Europe. I would rather spend in the low 100s (crazy) for someone like Icardi and then put some money into the defense.

I also wonder how Bayern and Real will settle on James. I am thrilled he has had a positive year for Bayern. He definitely deserved the chance and at $30M to own him outright he is an all out bargain in this market.

They own the right to buy him outright at the completion of the loan. Total cost is something like 45M. What a crazy bargain - in part, it was payback for selling Kroos at a low price. RM and Bayern have a great working relationship.

Despite what many people think, the Bayern board have great relationships across Europe (particularly with Juve and RM, and within the BL) and it helps get deals done.

And yeah, paying 200M for Kane is absolutely nuts. Nobody has any idea how he'd blend into La Liga.