Didn't that "The Athletic" article that just came out state that UK has more money to spend due to the JMI deal than people realize? I haven't read it yet, but that's what I understood from the comments. Pope also said that money is not an issue and that he has what he needs.
This $12 million, or greatly reduced money, comes from one dude on this forum. Additionally, he said $6 million from last year's 22 million was actually spent to retain players for a second year - which means some players returning are already paid and wouldn't come out of the remaining 12 million.
Regardless, I'm going to believe "The Athletic" investigative journalist who wrote a whole article over the random forum person.
