He's a as been
Nothing wrong with an eye for the future but we do need to give those players time (Hinchy, Jarvis, Whittaker etc).
We've got a lot of "for the future" as it is though and I personally think we need ready made players in their prime with an exception for a couple of experienced heads (McGoldrick as an example).
glad I don't have a say because deciding whether Whitaker is a player worth investing in is difficult. He's definitely skillful and has character, but he needs more physical presence and more consistent performances. He has pedigree at youth level which makes me think he could transform quickly with the right coach/team. And I think he'll chip in with goals from most AM positions. Depending on his wage demands and how the club sees our whole midfield next season, I'd say he looks likely to stay.
Hiram Boating has been released by Mansfield. Would be a decent L2 midfielder.