To back up your point, Gnonto only cost Leeds 3.8m last summerThe more concrete links don't demonstrate much prep work done in the European / Global market.
Have to see what happens but doing the bulk of business in the home market is generally more expensive all round on a like for like basis.
A good transfer strategy is flexible and varied with regards to fees paid, wages, ages of players, origin etc.
With money tighter than ever they really have to make every £ count, and spread it as wide as possible.