Thinking about this more (which is making my brain hurt) if pre season does start and Taricco doesn't turn up it puts more pressure on Poyet. I would hate to play cards against Bloom. It would seem the Taricco decision could be about bringing the whole matter to a conclusion if it is a bit of a...
Negotiation ploy with Poyet or, if they are to make a "pay off" to Poyet why bother to pay Taricco as they know he will leave (at no cost) if Poyet should leave. I guess they view P&T as a team. Pre season start next week?