All this about "dodging a bullet" due to politics is ridiculous.
Frankly, I believe we dodged a bullet but not because he refused to shake someone's hand and looks like trouble. I believe we dodged a bullet because, to me, he doesn't look all that good. Right now we shouldn't be buying potential anyway. If we are to buy in this window it has to be proven players that will make a real impact now. I for one don't care in the slightest that we missed out on this guy. If we're to buy a winger I'm hoping for someone like Pedro, Hulk or Di Maria. Someone that come straight into our first team and make an impact immediately. Heck, even Tello looks a class above Salah.