Yeah that's what i meant by "would like to" vs. "want". He could ratify a spending spree and it could pay off, or more probably end in tears. But it takes more than just a couple of 100M players to quickly get us to the level of Arsenal and Liverpool, because it's not just about the players. It's about the culture you build. No matter how horrible City looks now, they will not end outside top 4 and will probably be right up there with Arsenal, Liverpool and sadly Chelsea at the end of the season. If it didn't come across well, I am pro Levy. Not because I think he's perfect, but because he has proven himself (to me at least) to be an astute chairman who thinks ahead. Our finances are good. He has also said that if the right player becomes available we will spend, and I believe him on that, but who is that player? Under his reign we have become relevant again, and it has been a steady climb even if we are a bit of a shambles right now. And the non-spending window and sacking of Jol aside, I'd say that Levy has done most of the things fans have asked of him. You can't have the majority demanding that Poch or whoever should be sacked, and then blame Levy for sacking him.
Edit: I can see that would like to/wants doesn't translate well. I would very much like to be a pilot, it's a dream job, but I did't want it enough to risk spending the necessary time and not least money to maybe becoming one.