Others only sign risk players though. That's the reason likes of Tottenham and United finished 17th and 15th. You make it look like players that perform better at a lower level and pressure are gonna automatically adapt to a big club and big pressure scenario, but it's a maybe at best. At the same time, there's a maybe for Torres if he can mature as a player and continue his progress in the next season.
I didn't say that - yes, lots of them players will fail too. Man United bought some punts I don't rate who failed, sometimes for massive money, eg Hojlund, Zirkzee, Ugarte. They got De Ligt and he's more under your banner - people would say he's a Dutch international with a good CV of good clubs - but he has been a disappointment too as I said he would be.
The trick is to get the maximum value and best players with best potential you can. And I think a good way to do that is to try to find gems ready to take the step up for cheaper at smaller clubs. Especially when money in football is going crazy. Liverpool got some bargains back in the day and it really gave them a leg up.
It works both ways. I am not saying never buy a superstar player. But in the case of Torres and Mbeumo/Cunha I think the latter two are better, despite playing for smaller clubs.
I am not saying it works this way ALL the time. As you illustrated, it can work both ways. It's not the line of reasoning I am dogmatic with, it's just that in this particular case, I think the less heralded, less experienced at the top level players have more room to explode than the player already at a top club does. But again, it likely won't happen at United. If Mbeumo for example went to Liverpool to replace Salah, he could have a very good impact there (obv not on Salah's level or near) because I reckon style wise he'd fit like a glove there. But that is not happening.
I agree with your post here.
