I think were really cutting our nose off to spite our face with Dobbin (and previously Small).
Either we want to keep them (which is why were offering contracts) in which case we see them as being valuable squad players...or we dont -- then why offer a contract at all?
Tosun (leaving) and Rondon would be his competition in the squad so at worst hes 3rd choice competing with a new summer signing. If played deeper or wider his competition is Richarlison, Gray and Gordon where he would offer a rotation option.
For me, it seems totally insane not to give him a 3 year deal with an option for a 4th.