Lupin

...I think this may also be to do with the probability they aren't going to be around come the summer and they don't see new contracts beyond Rafa's and the 'star' names as that important to the 'asset'.

Agree with most of that

If as you say this is true, It' perhaps indicative of a couple of things...1) the Keane transfer - we know they do this via laon credits as that's what they've always done. The RBS loan - a degree of that was for operating capital and no doubt still is, the rest is ring-fenced against the new stadium (as was) and can't be used for anything else. The usual money has been coming into the club and possibly a bit more besides, mostly I think it's indicative of the owners being in a holding pattern and wanting to sell.