I know this is always the case but this year it seems as if we are set for the most ludicrous end to a transfer window ever! Spurs still insist Bale is still their player even though Real Madrid fans can buy a number 11 shirt with his name on it! Both he and Rooney are "injured" (even though England declared him fit) and by coincidence, both want moves away. Suarez seems intent still to stick two fingers up at the only people in football who stuck by him and move away from Anfield.
Without getting into a "un-greatful Premier League prima donas" rant, what I cannot get my head around is what is the potential buying club up to? We all seem to agree that having a player for as long as possible pre-season is beneficial and yet these clubs don't seem to mind that the season has already started or just about to. You set up tactics, prepare your team and then change it all with one giant name who has spent the summer doing less than everybody else and needs to get match fit! Bargain for £30-80million!!!!!! I really don't get the mind-set; if you're willing to spend stupid sums and the club refuses to play them knowing they are going anyway, isn't it better to get shot early and spend the money on a replacement and for the buying club to maximise their obscene outlay?