I'm surprised there are actually other clubs coming in for him. I mean, a look at his record would surely show that he's failed to make a mark at any club on loan, and he's also failed to seize on most of the opportunities he's been given here (especially the chances he's had post-CL final). Even at about £20m, he's hardly that good a gamble for most other clubs. He doesn't hold the ball up well, he doesn't press well, he doesn't score often enough. Yes, he can be fantastic on his day, which is why we have such a soft spot for him, but would any prospective buyer look at footage of those recent games, when he really had every chance to show his ability and yet he's been wretched, and think, 'Now there's the man we need...'? I'd love to know their reasoning.
On that basis Bournemouth will offer £15m..