If we can't hold out against someone almost bankrupt we'll never be able to sign someone at a reasonable price ever again.
We aren't signing anyone mate - maybe a loan, but even that's a stretch.
https://sportwitness.co.uk/bruno-fernandes-man-united-look-saga-willingness-parrot-club-pr/
That’s article basically says “United said Sporting we’re lying but sporting aren’t lying because Sporting said so”
I don’t think we’re haggling some bargain for some world class player. If we were other clubs would be lining up to get in on the action. United’s valuation doesn’t seem unreasonable, we just need to work on our unsettling player skills.