Firstly, I thought it had been said on here that we matched his wage when he was on loan? Was £12k a week mentioned? If not, then both us & Wycombe (the season before) must have got a real bargain. Secondly, as previously mentioned I find it surprising/worrying that our best current 1st team wage, is 'vastly' less than what Chelsea pay their current U23 team keeper (at best 4th at worst 5th choice keeper). Thirdly, I'm sure any balancing off of wages could be partly/fully achieved through a signing on fee, a pay off/contribution from Chelsea or a reduction in transfer fee in lieu of a larger sell on clause.
You obviously know more of the details Foxy, as a matter of interest, how much is the difference (% as opposed to figures if you want) between our max weekly wage & what JB is on at Chelsea? 50%?