Good business, if we assume that Millwall were only club likely to pay £1m, before the issue with the medical.
Even if his wage has reduced to £8,000 a week, that's £415,000 over the course of the season and people who knew a lot more about these things were saying that loan fees would run into several hundred grand.
If we say £600,000 all in, with wages saved and a fee, that's decent business, given that if he didn't go now, he could be sat here for another year as a backup where his value diminishes further.
I know people don't like loans, but a keeper of the quality of the Wolves lad, who should now be moving up to a starter for a League One club, is a good loan to have.
Also, getting Elliott in on loan is again a decent loan. Someone we could potentially look to pick up for free next summer if all goes well, as he'd be out of contract and someone we don't get lumbered with on a contract, if he's not particularly good.
I don't really like loans, but both Garbutt and Elliott would be potential signings for free next year, we don't have to pay a fee now and both are players that could be great or could add very little, so there is zero risk.
This is what loans are intended for, with clubs at our level. |  |
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