All of our top 6 rivals have (and are) facing issues to some extent.
Don't see that at all.
Man City - done with their business early as always
Liverpool - don't think they are even looking at buying anybody, certainly not as a starter, they got their shit in order last season, whilst we dawdled and reaped the benefits
Chelsea - Can't buy anyway, but have lots of new players anyway they can use.
Arsenal - Seem to be identifying and getting.
As I said before it is only Levy and Woodward that seem to try to play the market this way, and invariably fall short.