For what it's worth I think it would have been a bad move, mainly for the risk it would have disrupted our rhythm and seemingly would have spelt the end of Sergio.
However as much as I admire our stance, if that is the case that we aren't prepared to pay a certain amount, I do find it all a bit embarrassing how he ends up at united considering how long we've been after him.
Isco, Alexis, Hazard, Pastore, Laporte, Alves, RVP, Pogba, De Rossi...
KDB and Jesus aside, I can't remember bringing in a player in such high demand when in competition with other clubs. It has happened too many times for it just to be about money