Just since Rafa arrived, we seem to be quite good at filling gaps in the squad and there seems to be less randomness about our transfer policy. Of course it's possible Ashley is in one of his kamikaze phases, but I think it's more likely that if Gayle goes it's so we can sign someone else.
Up until this summer I would have agreed, but the last few weeks suggest it's a matter of time before Ashley really messes up again, and this seems like the perfect opportunity.