Rooney declined very quickly because he was genetically built like that. Some players stay athletic their whole lives (Ronaldo, Zlatan), Rooney was never like that. He peaked very early.
From what's been written in the press, I believe Cavani wasn't snapped up by any other top team because of his financial demands. Especially with this years market and everyone tightening their purse because of Covid. We were just in a better position to make the deal happen.
The problem is, we can't buy Sancho AND a top striker. You have to decide which you want more right now. Say we PAY £80M for a young top striker now and wait next summer for Sancho. Whats to say other big clubs are not then in a position to compete for him?
I made the comparison to Rooney because you referenced Cavani's record. He
was a top striker a few years ago. Doesn't mean he is anywhere near that now.
That's your opinion, but i would argue it's a bit optimistic. His condition would have had a big bearing on it too. With this years schedule, what good is an old injury plagued player that hasn't played for 7 months?
You misunderstand me. Besides the fact that having Martial means we don't need a top striker to begin with, only a reliable backup, If Cavani was added on top of Sancho/Dembele/other top RW i wouldn't care less and would be okay. But Cavani on his own doesn't do anything for us.
The point is, what is the plan here? If we end the window with no RW added, it's a pointless signing in the grand scheme.