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Originally Posted by NORTHERNSOUL
Why would Bolton pay 320k for a player they could have got for nothing by getting him to sign a pre-contract now and then doing a loan deal till the end of the season ?
The only explanation to me is that there were other clubs willing to pay close to the same figure which strengthened Stanleys hand to get a cash deal done now.
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You can't sign a pre-contract now as it is another English club, and it benefits them to do the deal now rather at risk of relegation.
The fee would reflect the fact there is only 6 months left, and yes it is likely other clubs would pay similar for a scarce resource.