Well put.
One other note to add, is LM probably has been told how much he can spend and is looking at his other options pairing to see if he wants to spend a chunk on TGH before going for another position.
Me personally would be handing West Brom a check on 1st Jan, but if he’s got say 3 million for January and wants a forward, keeper etc 1.3 million leaves little left over.