WOW. Despite all the financial analysis that Liverpool can't dip into the transfer market without selling, they then go with another astute bid after Thiago is brought in. This is almost a kick in the nuts for Utd fans, watching Liverpool go from strength to strength, with what seems like a well-developed recruitment plan. Granted, Thiago was basically poured into their laps, but with all the deals that our rivals are making, it sure makes it look like Woody & Co are just sucking on their thumbs, expecting players to beg to sign for United and teams to just give us their best players at our bargain basement bids. I know there is still a lot of time in this window, but it sure looks to be more than a bit underwhelming. It's like they never learn. Woody's trade brinkmanship really doesn't work. Most of the time, we wind up paying the price quoted, and lose some training time & gametime that didn't have to be wasted. TBH, I'll be very pissed if Sancho winds up coming late in this window, as I am sure we'll either pay the initial quoted price or even more. I'll be happy to get the man, but annoyed that all the huff & puff was all just useless embroidery. Currently don't think we get Sancho, let alone Telles or other impactfull (read as 'pricey') reinforcements. Seems the current plan is to throw money at youth potential and hope they get another Greenwood/Rashford in the making.
I sure hope our players aren't as bothered as our fanbase. It's got to be a concern for Pogba et al, that we are not strengthening our talent enough for them to challenge for serious honors.