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I agree, even Alasdair Gold's article basically says they realized it while they were doing the loan deal that they had too many out so they switched it to a release. It's not a big deal what-so-ever.I really don’t get the negativity tbh. I also don’t believe Doherty out was a cock up, if it was a cock up I reckon we would have just held tight until the summer. Seems like we basically did a zero pound termination which is a result for a 31YO with 18mths on his contract who will struggle to get on the bench.
We’ve replaced our biggest problem position and got required cover up top. We haven’t signed a top CB but if the right player isn’t available then they’re not available and it’s right to wait until summer. The only rival who has had a better window than us is Chelsea IMO.
God knows the reaction if we’d signed Jack Butland, Weghorst and Sabitzer (to replace Eriksen out until Jan)…
I am still ENIC out btw.
We signed him for 13.4mil and he's only gotten older & slower. For me it's good on us not holding him ransom hoping for a measly fee in the Summer.