Damo_1878
Don't care. Not bothered.
I don't think it's ever been confirmed that payment would be due for a new contract, but it wouldn't be surprising, especially to avoid a situation where Everton could intentionally skirt the payoff threshold and then sign a new contract. It was agreed by both parties what he would be worth if he continued to play for Everton. If the roles were reversed, no one here would be sympathetic to changing the terms. If we sent a player to Spurs on a deal like that and they essentially failed to trigger the bonuses but then wanted to re-sign the player, we'd be happy to demand the payment. We can argue all day long that he's not worth that anymore, but if he isn't, then don't try to sign him.
100% and couldn't agree more.