Exactly. ManU, ManC, Ars, Chelsea, Spurs are all far bigger clubs, with far more money, a lure for the greatest players.
A new owner turns up at middling Everton, recruits Koeman, they spend some money .... and a narrative is created that they're now amongst the top 4 contenders.
Yes, grandoldteam forum posters in the main believe they're getting an overweight busted flush.
But Rooney lovers on NSC see it as the return of the world class prodigal son.