Reed has clearly been given a remit by KL to get the best deals for the squad. Wouldn't surprise me if he's made the scapegoat when the board meet this week though.
As we stand this morning and with further departures seemingly imminent I would be amazed if we don't finish rock bottom this season. Incredibly you can still get 28/1 on that happening.
Well he's got a ready made excuse if it goes wrong. That's the only part I can't see fitting is why he took the role knowing (we have to assume this but it might not be the case) what was planned. Maybe he feels like he's in a no-lose position. If he pulls this one out of the fire his stock goes through the roof. If it fails then there was a myriad of reasons why. Of course if he's been brought in under false pretences the he'll be off before the season starts.
My guess is that KL has been unsuccessful in selling the club at whatever price so now she is generating as much cash as she can and will then market it again at a vastly reduced price.
Always read your posts with interest.
Regarding your first point I'm increasingly of the opinion someone is actually pushing the dominoes. I'd be interested to know why.
Due to the risk involved (although recovery from ACL surgery is a long way forward from where it was 15 years ago) I'm guessing a reduced fee with significant add ons.
I think it's becoming increasingly clear we are actively seeking sales of players as opposed to fending off.
Quite what the end goal can be I have no idea.
I mentioned elsewhere, a little tongue in cheek, that it's a possibility that we are actually touting our players to other clubs. Incredible as it seems, when you look at what's happening it's not beyond the realms of possibility.
I know we've been setting all sorts of precedents this close season but selling a player who's not even returned to full training from an ACL has got to be a first.
BBC Sport app says (referring to Chambers sale) we are 'poised to lose our 10th player of the window'. Now I know it's been hard to keep up with the outgoings but 10?