well when I say protect value, Its more like preserving it for another day instead trying to sell him for a pittance next summer. I'm not seeing many right backs out there willing to push the boat out for in this window so it looks like we're not pursuing it. it's not ideal, as I'm painfully aware bellerin isn't up to it anymore
overlooking centre mid on the other hand is more far egregious. we're sitting on the biggest pile of declining disposable assets ever, and we've stocked them up for when all of Europe is going bust