[wba_1996]

Is there any reason why we couldn't have taken the year's option on his contract and then made him available for, say, 1 million? Surely we'd have got some takers, and a bit more dosh thrown in too??

I suppose from Pulis' point of view: risk of being stuck with him, interested parties may not be willing to pay us a fee for him/match his current wages

From Mulumbu's point of view he has been an outstanding servant to the club and it would be wrong of us to tie him down to a 1 year deal where he would be sat in the reserves if we couldn't find a taker, it would also deny him a signing on bonus which you can't begrudge him after 6 years of excellent performances