Anyway back on topicIf he has genuinely decided to not take up our offer because 1) he wants to take on a fresh challenge elsewhere or 2) wants more money, I’d be tempted to withdraw our offer. He will either then (potentially) lower his wage demands in looking to move which will hopefully facilitate a move or 2) come back to the table to renegotiate - it’s a gamble either way. It feels like it is an incredibly risky move for DCL but I’d want him to play well this season for us to re-earn a new contract with us (and if his injury reoccurs or he is poor then see you later) - I just don’t see the point of him having the insurance policy if all else fails of an open ended contract offer on the table from us
I agree. We also have to plan without him if he doesn't want to be here. Possible but more likely a system change so we can move on from him