OK (FFS!), leave aside the financial aspect in this totally theoretical situation for a moment: Barcelona wants RDZ. RDZ wants Barcelona. But the Albion won't let him out of his contract. Do you think RDZ is going to be the same manager, with the same focus, enthusiasm and drive as he had before?
This is my point. Hypothetically, if RDZ really wanted to go (understandably) but Barca couldn't/wouldn't pay the full amount, it would be better for the Albion (IMO) to come to some agreement, rather than having a manager who feels resentment because he couldn't get his dream move. That's all...
Yeah, they do. What I meant is they shouldn't dig their heels in too much if RDZ has made it clear he wants to go, but Barca can't/won't pay the full amount. Without being screwed over, obvs.
If this story is all true, then RDZ would be MAD to turn down Barcelona. And, maybe controversially, I think the club would be wrong to try and stop him because of any issues around the compo. Again, if there's any truth in it, Roberto's head has been turned and he won't be the same for the...