Not that unusual. If an owner has an idea of sacking a manager he is not likely to give millions to spend before the sacking is he? Tan had already decided to sack Mackay so refused to allow him to spend. He won't get a decent new manager unless he agrees to spend.
This would be one serious mistake by Olie, he would keep them in the premier league no problem but this twat Tan thinks he has spent enough money to WIN the league. There should be some test to prove prospective owners know something about football or managers reputations could be destroyed!