Exactly,I'd say Clayton and Stephens are identical types of player and Stephens injury wont last forever so the money could be better spent elswhere. What we need in midfield is an Orlandi replacement.
Looks like it's going to be a shit or bust season for Boro, they possibly see Clayton as the missing piece of the jigsaw and therefore p\id over the odds....not bothered about missing out on this one .Ward or another similar quality left back is the the one that is imperative