If its tapping up that's bothering them, then let's have a review about how the whole of football works in this respect, since it has become the norm with signing players. As far as managers are concerned, its no different.
The Premier League won't dare open this can of worms, as there is no knowing where it stops.
I'm all for clubs following the rules, but there has to be absolute consistency and a level playing field at all times.
What transpires at present happens on the basis of a clubs place in the food chain.
We are indisputably bigger than Watford, as are say, Manchester United bigger than us.
The hierachy is maintained, and keeps being maintained.