We are buying players for the club. I don't see us as buying players for Emery. Emery has 1 year left with a possible extension. He has this season to get us back into top four or he is out of a job. We are buying a centre back who Emery may not even get to use. That tells me, we have a plan, we have identified the positions, but Edu is deciding how the club is going to move forward. Edu played alongside Vieira as the passer. He knows what a midfield needs. He knows what a wide player is.
Emery may want Zaha, but I wouldn't be surprised if we just put in a bid (that had no chance of succeeding) just to make Emery feel a little valued. Okay we will try and get this player for you Emery. All the while, Martinelli has come in and is instantly training with the first team. Freddie has been promoted and youth players have also been given lower numbers indicating a promotion. So Emery HAS to use those youth players and will probably HAVE to use the winger we buy, namely someone other than Zaha.
Highly likely that Zaha is a smokescreen.
Emery may want Zaha, but I wouldn't be surprised if we just put in a bid (that had no chance of succeeding) just to make Emery feel a little valued. Okay we will try and get this player for you Emery. All the while, Martinelli has come in and is instantly training with the first team. Freddie has been promoted and youth players have also been given lower numbers indicating a promotion. So Emery HAS to use those youth players and will probably HAVE to use the winger we buy, namely someone other than Zaha.
Highly likely that Zaha is a smokescreen.