So if Tony agrees on the proviso that he gets a bit more money from Sunderland and Gus cannot afford him would it be fair to say that he has hit the roof at Sunderland?
It does make you wonder if:
- Liam and Gus have been in cahoots all along
- Gus knew he couldn't afford Bloom's valuation
- Bridcutt subsequently under performs after return from injury to keep price down
- Transfer request as final throw of the dice