Can someone tell me why it's a good plan to let him go right now with 2 years left on his deal. If that fee isn't so high. Needs to get well over 20m for it to be worthwhile.
Not saying he's worth that but he's such a big player for us. Why scrimp.
Some have said that his value will drop next season end, as he will only have a year left on his contract.
If he decides to run it down (like several players have and will continue to do), then he leaves for free and supporters moan the club didn't get any money for him.
Some have also commented a possible loan fee now (to aid cash flow) and then a guaranteed 17mill (ish) next close season, could help when we lose parachute money (19/20 mill transfer fee in total).
We know football is all finance now, so financially I guess it makes sense as the chance of promotion this season is very slim.
Football wise, he could turn a game in a second with some brilliance, but his body language hasn't been good this season (not suprising with results and performances), so it could be that we sell Gus as we'll get more for him and keep OHare who probably suits the fitness high press football we were promised, better.
I'm not saying its a good thing to sell Gus though, but i can see financial reasons why they will be tempted and wether we like it or not, watching the books is massive now.
Unfortunately, not getting promoted last season was a big miss as i think there could be a chance a couple of the promoted clubs may stay up, as some of the premier league clubs look to be selling quite a lot and re-setting eg Wolves/Brentford.