"Manchester Evening News" published an article comparing the signing results of Manchester United and Liverpool this summer.
Time is a luxury for Premier League players, especially those who join top clubs for sky-high transfer fees. Signing for the Premier League champions for a British record transfer fee, you'd be expected to feel the pressure immediately.
Slott again last week asked for more time after a rocky start to Isaac's Anfield career. The Swedish striker has scored just once in eight games since his blockbuster summer move, with those early-season figures certainly affected by injury problems. However, as the most expensive player in the history of the Premier League, it is far from enough to only score one goal against lower league opponents in more than 400 minutes of playing time.
No transfer can completely avoid risks, but measures can be taken to reduce the risks posed by new players. Manchester United attempted to make these moves during the summer transfer window, with two of their key signings arriving from other Premier League clubs.
Amorim mentioned earlier this year the benefits of signing players who have adapted to life in England and the Premier League. He said of Mbemo and Cunha: "It is important to sign players as soon as possible. They have proven themselves in the Premier League. Cunha can play in different positions, so you can adjust the starting lineup."
"They are very humble, which is very important, they have their own characteristics at that time." He chose to, and he understands what's being said about our club, but that's the key point for me that they chose to come here."
Another summer signing, Lamence, has made an immediate impact since making his debut against Sunderland, but there's every reason to believe that the excitement generated by the Belgian youngster is as much about his own solid performances as it is about the previous disastrous performance of the goalkeeper. But Mbemo and Cunha are undoubtedly the brightest stars of Manchester United's summer signings.
The Premier League experience they bring to Old Trafford has been emphasized many times, which undoubtedly helped them adapt smoothly. But Isaac's performance at Liverpool proves that moving from one Premier League team to another is no guarantee of success.
After moving to one of the league's biggest clubs, it is inevitable that many players will slump as the pressure and attention intensifies. But Mbemo and Cunha are just the opposite, which deserves recognition.