Quote Originally Posted by Brin View Post
CAM, every club has the power to retain any player if they so badly want to retain his services, like you say money. It's all down to when the approach takes place, in Smith's case too late, or far earlier than we normally do. In Smith's case as of now it's far too down the road so to speak in trying to have him change his mind but, this is one good player we've not managed well at all.
When the approach takes place has very ittle to do with it.

Smith will have an idea of what he wants from his career, which will inevitably include financial considerations, but will also include factors such as the league he would like to play in or which part of the country he would like to live in. Factors such as the 'culture' and ambition of potential clubs might also play a part.

Smith and his agent will already know Rotherham wishes to retain him . They will already have an idea of what he wants from a new deal. A delay of a few months until both sides have a better idea of what next season might look like isn't going to change that.