It would be idiotic to let Thomas leave before his replacement is in place. Too many things can go wrong in that scenario.
Replacement going to another club, failing a medical, not agreeing terms as they have you over a barrel etc.
League and cup games. He is on 99 as it stands. Not saying it's true Everton get another payment, but it will be more likely the longer he doesn't play.
Rumour doing the rounds not sure if any truth in it but Simms has played 99 games for us and another would trigger a payment to Everton. If FL doesn't think he has a future here no point in playing him and paying the extra.
Doesn't really make sense to pick him on the bench if that was the...
We can ask whatever we want for him but it doesn't mean anyone has to pay what we ask. We also can't ask for top dollar for our players then expect a bargain for Hulls best player.
It's all part of the transfer dance but luckily Doug has shown he has moves.