I know, but they were looking at close to £100m if they'd signed all three, plus whatever insane wages they demand. The homegrown players don't even have to be English so they could surely find players to tick the box at a cheaper price. The only place Oxlade could really challenge for the first team is at wingback in Moses' place, it would make sense for them to hunt out an actual fullback to cover him. Drinkwater and Barkley would really struggle to get a spot, so they may as well buy someone cheap who also is not good enough.