This transfer window is showing a clear strategy by RM to invest in high value young players.
I think that RM have realised that it is becoming more and more difficult to compete for established stars. Even the wealthy club from the capital can no longer out bid other big clubs in Europe.
The emergence of Chelsea, City and PSG has disrupted the market. They can all afford to match RM for any player as is proving to be the case for Mbappe at the moment.
I think that the so called strategy of signing established ‘Galacticos’ is coming to an end. The new strategy is to sign young Galactico’s, if that makes sense. There is probably less competition for young Galactico’s as other mega rich clubs want immediate success. RM probably feel that they can dominate the market in the 18 – 20 year age group while the 23 -25 year age group has now got way too much competition. I think that this is a good strategy and it shows a degree of foresight. They are anticipating how the game is changing and are planning for it.
As a Barca fan however, I feel less optimistic. We don’t seem to be fighting hard enough for the young stars out there which means we then have to go out and buy Verratti from PSG. An almost impossible task.
