I agree, hard to know. But Toby's contract issue actually started last spring and summer. So, I think Levy/Poch knew they were likely going to sell Toby this summer, and did not want to be in a position to have to sell and buy a replacement at the same time. £40+M is a lot to spend on Dier's spot as a 3rd CB.
Seems to be all over the press that we’ve agreed a £60m fee with Manure.
No, we signed Sanchez to make our 3ATB stronger, enabling Dier to play midfield and we then signed foyth to cover for the sale of Wimmer. We are weakening the team massively by selling Toby (and strengthening United hugely). If Dave or Jan get injured then Dier is 3rd choice. It's shit. Not getting martial in return makes it even worse. We're still a selling club as the sales of Walker and now Toby show. Even arsenal got mkhitaryan as part of the Sanchez deal. We just look weak.
No. But make no mistake about it. In Levy's eyes, its all about the money. If it werent, he would sell abroad for less. Instead, he sells Walker and Toby to rivals and strengthens them. We thought we've progressed past it but it is quite clear that we are still in the buy low/sell high no matter to who business.
