This is a weird point of view.
In isolation I mean. Obviously, players like Van Dijk are an exception.
It just seems as though a lack of ambition has taken them over.
That's how most top sides are built though, buying good players on the up from sides below you, unless you've got a blank chequebook.
Mane came from Southampton as well, Liverpool got Robertson from Hull, Henderson from the mackems, Wijnaldum from us. Who are Spurs meant to buy from if 7th placed Wolves are too shite?