Difference between us and say Atletico is that we don’t buy enough talented young players, getting one or two wonder kids means we build a good first 11 but in the modern game you need a top squad.
Our model can work but only if it’s turbo charged, instead of buying one Davison Sanchez you buy 3-4. Within 3-4 years you would have a very strong squad not just first 11 and it would matter less if a player left.
We cant compete with City, Chavs, United etc for proven players but there is nothing to stop us buying the best kids. However if you only get a few it won’t be enough and they will view us as a stepping stone.
I guess what I am saying is we need patience but also more aggression in snapping up every exceptional young player.