If ever there was a case study to demonstrate the lack of forward planning at Manchester United, it would be the transfer saga of Jadon Sancho.
Two years ago, he was identified as the top target by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as he looked to rejuvenate his attack and finally address a long-term lack of investment on the right wing.
Dortmund named their price of £108million for his services, set a firm deadline and waited as United hesitated and tried to negotiate below the demands of the German club.