Why the hate for Rafa? He’s won the EL with Chelsea, ECL with Liverpool + FA Cup, and he’s taken Newcastle back the EPL by winning the championship. He’s not exactly spent his career not exactly being successful, and has worked with squads in as bad as shape as our to get results.
Have you ever watched a Rafa coached side? I think he's passed it; and his defensive style does not suit the players we have.
Also all 3 of Emery's preferred targets would've made us better, to be fair - Partey is exactly the player we need, and would've been better than Torreira.