Would it be worth paying extra now, but the deal includes a loan back for the season. We say to RBL, look you get the player for the year and at the end of that you get more than you will for him next season when he has a release clause that activates.
They get the best of both worlds, the higher fee and the extra year of Keita. We end up getting the player we want a little bit later and aren't swooped by Bayern next year.
I'm not sure if it's the best idea... But there might be something to it.
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