The powers that be at Manchester United can't see the wood for the trees.
Too many cooks are spoiling the broth.
They are so close to the problem that they fail to recognise the answer staring them in the face.
Go with whichever cliche you like. They all apply to the masters of this particular universe.
Not least this one: The elephant is in the room. Although this magnificent beast is not so much in the boardroom at Old Trafford as sitting next to the directors at most matches.