It actually makes a bit of sense to me mate, cost effective and redistribute funds to attackers, wouldn’t bother me that much for four appearances in the league cup and an appearance here or there.
Be different if we were talking about a Branthwaite replacement.
If you have a back up centre back may as well have one to come in get you a goal.
It only makes sense to me if players like him are happy to take a 50%+ pay drop.
These players are on top 6/7 wages when they should be on 13/15th placed club wages.
It's our one and only chance to get rid of the remaining massive earners who helped us get here in the first place. We simply can't afford to not get rid of them and start finding value for our money and that means wages as well as transfers.