How much is every place worth in prize money this season? We know he's a cunt but he's also a gambler and he might think if he releases £30m for a striker/10 then the boost may mean he's paid for himself with the higher league position? Bit like he did with Cisse?
Not saying I expect him to do so but it could be an option. Just thinking out loud really.
He signed Cisse to cement a Champions League place. Read on here that he was furious that it didn't come to fruition at the end of the season.