There are plenty of reasons.
United are still a bigger club. We have more fans, more money, more history, more exposure. Remember United have still won the most English league titles and Chelsea were not much before they sold there soul to an oil baron.
He is guaranteed to start at United.
United have more to gain than Chelsea from performing, as we can sell him the dream of helping get United back to where we belong.
United have better fans.
We can afford to to pay him more.
He gets to play with one of the greatest players of all time. How many players at club level can say they played with both Messi and Cristiano.
Gets to play with ETH and Donny again. Little Ajax reunion.
My god when you hear the pros for joining Utd it really is grim reading.
He is guaranteed to start at United. - Because we're not very good. He'd also start every game at Norwich
United have more to gain than Chelsea from performing - Same as reply number 1
United have better fans- Maybe agree but Chelsea fans wouldn't
We can afford to to pay him more. - I thin both clubs would pay silly money
He gets to play with one of the greatest players of all time. How many players at club level can say they played with both Messi and Cristiano.- Who wants to leave and will likely only be here for the next 3weeks to 1 year.
We need to face reality that we are not an attractive destination for top players anymore. That's not to say we can't attract good players or young talented players looking to make the step up.
Until we start winning leagues again, we need to accept this.