I would love to get firmino and Lucas moura then try to sell Vanzier to unload a DP spot. Both Brazilians would boost the attack plus would help bring people to the stadium. Dante Vanzeir not the type of striker that could play all alone up top. Firmino is obviously better in talent but would fit perfectly in our system. Imagine an attack of Morgan-luqinhas-moura with firmino up top. BUTTTTT we know Austria won't support that dream when we have Barlow, burke, Manoel (3 stooges).
I think it is Schnieder going to Austria and saying hey Miami signed Messi - we need to step out game up -
wondering what kind of budget he has for this summer.
Again, I do not think he is adverse to signing older players.
Also, if the commercial team wants a boost this is the sort of signing and timing to do it. But then again they will probably follow the rising tide raises all boats method.
Firmino & Moura can probably make bank if they goes to Saudi Arabia - but then again he could do that in 3 years.
Who knows with Messi signing it give the whole league a new halo. But again unlikely although the transfer fee $0 is right.