Players lose form every now and then. We cannot be buying players just to cover loss of form. Yes, Sterling has been poor for 18 months, but so what we had Foden there already as first choice, and Sterling as backup squad player. Is that a position that we needed to spend British transfer record on ?
If Sterling was certain to leave, then I understand somewhat, but it doesn't look like so.
Do Chelsea have 3 players for 1 position ? United's forwards are at the end of their careers, and came cheap.