But then they get no money back and he leaves for nothing. Him staying there doesn’t work for either party.
Assuming they have anyone looking at the money.
And they lose him for nothing at the end of the season.
It’s a weird situation really, 2 weak negotiating positions trying to decide who is the most desperate.
We seem an ideal move on paper. He might not start every game initially but he will experience a proper PL matchday and there’s not really an elite striker ahead of him if he does well.
If he just thinks it’s too soon to leave France, c’est la vie.
Makes sense for Man Utd to get whatever money they can if he's not going to sign for anyone permanently. Otherwise it's just wait and lose him for free.