you'll be singing a different tune if he signs a new contract.
you can't blame the lad for dragging his feet on the matter, especially going with past experiences of Ashley. The lad's a good player and he wants to play at a competitive club, which we'll only be with some good investments in the summer, which is far from guaranteed.
This ^^^
Why would anyone want one of the best LB's in the league to leave? Get some quality signings in, get him, Baton and Nolan new contracts.
As far as leaving
Ranger - on loan
Kuqi - coaching role
Campbell - coaching role
Smith - doesn't get enough games to warrant his pay
Perch - I'd give him another season see if he improves, I'm sure we'd have all liked to have seen the back of Colo, Jonas & Jose a couple of seasons ago
Xisco - waste of wages
Krul - on loan, give Forster a chance to battle Harps for #1