Based on absolutely nothing other than gut feeling, I reckon Mina will be off in either January or the summer.
I think he’s our best defender and don’t want him to leave, but can see the sense in it if he does. Injury prone, big wage, 18 months left on his contract, clubs in Europe likely to be interested due to his quality/international credentials.
Also, Benitez saying plans have changed with Branthwaite could mean he’s seen as an easy win FFP wise. Keane and Godfrey are rightly going nowhere, Holgate needs shifting at some point, but Branthwaite could be 4th choice and Benitez may well be happy with only 4 CBs.
I’d still rather give him a new deal and flog Holgate like.