For me, it is an optino, but out of Richy and DCL, one is getting a bigger fee than the other and one is definately more appealing than the other. I dont think either compliment each other very well either. I also have human values as well, Richy has given everything and I have no problem with letting him go to achieve his ambition. He hasn't downed tools at any point whatsoever.
Issue with building around DCL, I'm not convinced with his back to goal/on the ball. HIs touch is poor, he doesnt have a passing range. His best attributes are when he doesnt have time to think and goes off instinct, but he's not a lethal finisher. A Poacher in the box he is brilliant at (he showed this under Carlo). I'd like a more dynamic #9 personally which is why I'd argue we DO need a striker to come in as well, someone who offers different qualities to DCL and can link the play more in games where we do have more of the game, where we do need more creativity.
It's not an insult to DCL at all, just seeing how his game is through my eyes i dont want to neglect the fact we have Rondon as our back up. What if DCL's injuries continue?
I know you didnt say we didnt need one, that it was less of a priority, but I just think it needs to be an important position to look at as well.