Burrows had always said negotiations with Long were ongoing, we would have considered that he would yet stay while moving for Lang.

At a complete guess, I think the two scenarios are different enough that Long doesn't rule out Lang. Long was likely away until the coronavirus changed his chance of an offer and suddenly delaying his move home for a one-year deal seemed fine. Whether we adjusted our offer, a la Tait, who knows.

Lang, however, if we actually buy him is clearly meant as an investment to make us money and as such would be a long-term project. Whether we actually pay cash/write off the Kipre clause I've no idea but if he does come permanently you would expect a three-year deal so we can sell at the optimal (price) moment in 12-18 months.

But who knows...from pleading poverty and caution we have had an excellent summer of business to date.