Exactly so they have to accept anyone who offers £30 million and they can then speak to the player. So why would you offer anything more when it makes no difference whatsoever. It's down to Delap from the clubs who offer the release clause.
Exactly. No bidding war can benefit Ipswich
The fixed fee does mean though that him and his agent could play competing teams off over terms and conditions. 🤷♂️
That doesn't make sense.
A club bids 30m, Ipswich have no choice but to accept it. After that it is up to the player to decide. A club making a bid of over 30m will gain no advantage as 30m secures you the right to try to sign the player.
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