In the end it comes down to United's inability or lack of will to fit Schweinsteiger in the team so the reject etiquette doesn't really carry a lot of weight other than pure symbolism. He's certainly strong enough, both as a player and character, to make his way into a top squad, be it United's or ours. That being said, I think we should opt for targets with a bit more longevity but only if strong enough targets are available. And for some reason - despite their qualities and benefits of not committing much - I'd hate for us to grab an ageing CDM like Schweini or Motta on a 1-year loan but I don't think it's unlikely we'll look for deals like that, should the door be slammed on both Matuidi and Matic.