or are they just hangers on, waiting for others to do the unearthing work, just to jump in late with stupid offers and topping other club's wage offer.

I've noticed it time and time again, and it's happening with our deal with Szoboszlai. They never show early interest until another club is after a player then the Liverpool mode kicks in and they try to muscle in.

Their other forte is to go after established names after other clubs have brought a player on and developed him into a bit of class.

They have had a few from us over the years and oddly enough not done much with them, the exception of course was James Milner.

Lazy man's way I think.