He probably wasn't happy with the signings of Gamez, Lazaar, Sels; players who barely played (albeit Sels started the Championship season initially) but still picked up a wage and were difficult to shift. And thus probably thought, the wanker he is 'if you're so good a manager and demanding funds for players why have there been poor buys?' It's all about the resale value. It's probably the only thing that gives a modicum of realism to the Almiron deal happening.