I think the problem is a bit different if looked at in detail:
The chances, first of all, that players like Tel will get enough playing time, would probably be quite a bit lower if we had a second clear NR. 9.
But on top of that: What high class Nr.9 wishes to sit one the bench for like 90% of the season. Best case probably someone like Chupo again from several years ago. But of course even that is miles below what a Kane can do on a good day…
And even these kind of not world class players, even if one is lucky to get them on a free transfer like Chupo, don’t come cheap but usually only do this for a salary in the range of what Chupo got with us - so something like 10 million? A lot of money per year for someone who might hardly play at all…
Yes, in an ideal world I’d also prefer to have someone like Chupo again. But it’s not really compatible with the current goal of reducing our wage bill which seems hard enough (with hardly anyone willing to leave that still has a running contract) as it is 