Shock and Awe

Owen completes surprise Man Utd move
Owen completes stunning Manchester United move

and now,

Obertan shocked at United move

Why is the predominant emotion involved in Manchester United's transfer dealings shock and surprise? That certainly doesn't bode well, does it?

I think at the moment that they are doing what they can to address needs (Owen at reserve striker) and build their squad (Obertan). I don't doubt that we'll see more from them this transfer window, be it someone from Real Madrid's bench like Huntelaar or Sneijder or a Ribery "type" player (if not Ribery himself), who can come right into the first team and make an impact.

They've got the shock. Now they need the awe.