All valid points, especially re Man Utd. I don't see Man City being anywhere near as bad this season and I think Pedro is in the driving seat after the Club World Cup but you're right, it is Chelsea...
For me it still feels like a safe option with better fixtures and a known quantity in the PL, and £9m feels like a lot when "generational talent" Wirtz is also new and only £8.5m.
Not saying I won't get him nearer the time, but for now I'm essentially trying to justify the inevitable FOMO