I dont agree with the youth policies, of course i dont, was being facetious probably not a good time. Should be the same for every country, maybe it make take a step forward the closer europe becomes.
As far as i know, the 27m euros comes from the taxes added on, at least most sources say this much. 18 from the release clause, plus 50% spanish tax at 9m makes it 27, i think we are trying to negotiate a deal in the middle of that with add-ons similar to our Phil jones deal, likely the cause of the holdup, as barca do not get the 9m it goes to the government.
Yes, really desperate for a player like thiago, its fair to say we almost have no midfield, i think that is what may sway his decision. We have made a lot of commercial deals recently, and income is at a record high - we have also been scouting him for close to 3 years, so if the club thinks he is worth it who am i to question it? He may get some of that income with image rights too who knows what the details are?
Edit: Salary in euros too? So around £90,000 a week? We pay more than that to ashley young, its the going rate for talent these days (though young is deadweight), i believe i read hazard is on close to 200.