That has certainly been my take on it. Poyet would know whether Bridcutt was up for the move or not. If he wasn't, I can't see Sunderland wasting their time by bidding.
People hoping for £5million plus are, I imagine, going to be disappointed.
Silly money on people like Zaha is largely because of their age. You are paying as much for their potential as their current ability.
Surely suits everyone to get the deal done as early as possible.
Better to have the rest of the window for Oscar to assess squad and potential recruits etc.
Always felt £3million or thereabouts would be enough for us to sell.
If, as looks increasingly likely, he goes, I hope he has a good career. Been consistently one of our top performers.