I think I'd have Ronald back at this stage.
2 of our criteria seem to be:
1) Bring through youth.
2) Play high pressing, attacking football
I don't think MP does either.
We've seemingly got a Rafa Benitez protege, who's not as good as Rafa Benitez.
With all that said, I blame recruitment for not addressing the glaring issues from last season. Les/Ross just seemed to blame Puel for everything.