I don't think recruiting policy is entirely up to Jose. My guess is his reconciliation with Roman is partly his acceptance that as far as transfers go he gets to ask who he wants or the type of player he wants and the board come back with a list of possibles. They then go off to seal the deal. Plan B to a Rooney move may have been buy Willan and use Schurrle as a deep 'faux' striker.
This is spot on! Jose must give great reasoning for his team requirements but I reckon the "board" have the final say!

