But that is all he can do isn't it? Be true to himself, be a gent, get paid. He is loyal and expects loyaly, perhaps it's slightly naive but it makes him the man he is.
I think it is just a reflection of what Bloom is about.
Look at the Cucu sale, the White sale too. He won't get in the way of anyone leaving if he believes it's what that person wants AND it's on our terms. If Chelsea have made it clear they'll pay us what we want for Potter et al, why get in...