I think it is more about the higher wages of the players that are around now-a-days as well. The fact is that about 5 years ago £15 millions would have been a 'major' investment, while now-a-days it is more of the average number that is spent, but yet a decent player now-a-days he can earn that it about 3 years on a basic weekly wage. To think that the probability is that the player will earn more then what the club paid for him in less that half a decade, is to me, ridiculous. Man Citeh is only going to lose money due to the fact they have players with HUGE wagers that are sitting to waste on the bench then rather playing for the club on the pitch. I would rather have players like Kakuta on a slightly higher wage bill then some player coming in, pushing him down the order and not get paid to for a job he was meant to do because they're are six other players just like him. Youth is something Man Citeh isn't going to have while others like Chelsea are going to reek the rewards. The best thing Citeh has done is recent history is being slow to get Sturridge's contract sealed making us able to sign him.