I wouldn't expect any player to immediately hand in a transfer request after being warmly welcomed, awarded and them waxing lyrical about what a great year they've had. Badly advised or not, he could have remained impartial publicly whilst this transfer business was conducted.
Looks nailed on now and sure to be 50+ add on's. Great business for us and pleased we'll bank a significant amount for uncle Tony where we can reinvest, rinse and repeat.
Marc the mercenary, off you pop.
We can manage without him, bar an injury and suspension crisis as per last season...
After today I'm now of the opinion bank it Tony, f1ck him off if he's not up for it with us. One good season doesn't make a summer, or an Albion legend.
Still a reasonable amount of time to replace but can't see us finding someone as capable to slot in immediately. Solly will be having a busy season if Marc does go and Tross will surely play the LWB role more and more.
This also has a certain inevitability about it, City can afford to pay what we want. Will they? Looking likely.. Sure to break the White transfer record if it progresses.