GeorgiaGunner
#FreeClaude
In hindsight, it would have been better to let Özil and Alexis leave on a free than give either the contract tendered and/or accepted. Letting guys walk isn't always a terrible idea, especially when they're patchy forwards of questionable fitness who will be 31 when their contract expires.And risk losing him for free, like so many players? Surprisingly I'm not fond of that idea.
Yeah, better to get something for him this summer if we can, but have to weigh that (assumedly modest) amount vs. the benefit of another season of his near-peak. I also don't think he's saleable at 31+ with another fat 3-4 year deal on the books, so you're not really protecting much value.