ElGato
Player Valuation: £10m
It's not a zero sum game: they don't have to accept being 4th choice. They just have to accept not being a regular starter. Whoever they are, they will get game time across the season, be it through injuries, rotation, or in cup competitions. That individual will need to be willing to bide their time and come in and perform well.It’s not just the financials. Are we going to get someone better than him who can accept being 4th choice?
Tbh they may even start games at the beginning of the season if we feel Tarkowski needs to be eased back in.
There's a huge pool of players out there who could be convinced to come in under those circumstances and who are levels above Keane. Could be a youngish player or an older pro on a short term contract.
Honestly, I'd be comfortable with promoting someone from the reserves or youth team over keeping Keane. That's how lowly I rate him