Not really though. Yes he has been loaned to our rivals. Not ideal. However, the reason why we may have needed to do it along with Dobbie & his agent and any possible contract conditions is beyond what we know though. Things are never as simple as they seem
You know nothing about the reality of the transfer. Man Utd have a big budget. We may have needed to shift a big earner on to assist with the playing budget & the Upson signing. Palace & Dobbie may have been the only option at that late stage. Dobbie cannot play against us as part of the deal...