I think it was because I agreed with your line - it's difficult to give a sensible figure. For what it's worth and just playing the game, I think £35k/week maximum for AW is a figure I would agree with. However, without the full facts, I'm not ready to complain about our ambition if he leaves for a reported £30k/week at another club or he extends his contract with us at £40k/week. If I read a direct quote from AW saying he'd left because we wouldn't match, say Norwich's offer of, £25k/week, I think I'd be concerned!
Anyhoo, has anyone heard or read anything, other than negotiation posturing, that points to Andi not renewing?