You've hit the nail on the head (the message it would send). It be a bloody disaster. Nando is virtually the last hope we have of attracting world class players. Stevie G is 30 now. Him leaving would be hard to take, but I thought that bout Owen & got to terms about that by xmas. Maybe because both had & have been with us for a while. But Nando leaving, fuck me, ill be in mourning for years. We haven't seen the best of him yet. Add a litle bit more physical strength to his game, fully fit and he'll be on same par as Rushy, dare i say it, even better if he sticks around. (He will, have faith, think positive)