I would have actually taken him this season based off age and price. And hes left footed right winger.
I imagine they appreciate this, but it's a fair point. That said, both players were I think offered contracts quite a while ago, contracts which would have certainly included a significant promotion rise. Players hedging their bets is fine by me, but there are always two parties in the dance. No-one knows the numbers for any player, whatever is publicly stated. Everyone wants as much as they can get, whatever their job. But an employer in any circumstances can only wait so long, and football is a highly unusual business. I'd certainly want both players to stay. And then get Riggy signed up!
Udinese involved at all? They've just signed some young Danish striker for good money and hes been immediately loaned to Watford. Some really shady joint ownership deals there. Granada were always involved too, think they may have been sold by the Pozzo's now though.
Xhaka was never likely but I do wonder if we intentionally leaked it out in the media to encourage other perspective signings.