As has been indicated by journalists ect it'll be more of how committed Rafa feels Ashley is during any discussion rather than actual amounts available to spend. There's obviously some connection but I can see this being the case.
Probably worth waiting for confirmation on Rafa staying before really thinking about "realistic " signings. The names would change dramatically either way.
And rightly so, his downward performance level can now be somewhat justified. The decision to risk him indicates that Rafa will want rid of Hanley & Mbemba if he can.
Not for me. I'll be disappointed if he's still here next year. I'm hoping for a better quality player than someone who hasn't been anything other than average in the Championship.