So they could be linked to every A class player in the world but the proof of the pudding is in the signing and at this moment in time they have only signed Yaya Sanogo on a free. Also Chelsea have only signed Andre Schurrle, the Rags only Guillermo Varela and Spurs only Paulinho. IMO we have done better business than any of our rivals and believe we are stronger for it, all we are behind is in the links to players who fans think are better. Of course there is plenty of time for that to change but I like to keep an open mind on these things and see how the whole window develops not just the odd signing here and there, then by 1st September it may be time to make a proper judgement. Of course this is in relation only to the premier league in terms of CL that is a different kettle of fish.