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Reading between some lines, and just downright speculating, the comments by Phil on Kone to Same Grace after the Mansfield game talked about how Kone was a development squad player - I wouldn't be wholly surprised if his "contract extension" was more a "upgrade to be considered a first-team player proper" after playing X number of games contract that also happened to be an extension (and likely increase in wage).

I think that’s already been said to him

Blooms was kissing the badge on Thursday night and having an interview at Luton the next day,

I don’t understand everyone suggesting Kone signed ‘a new deal’. It was worded clearly as a ‘contract extension’. That could be (and probably is) a totally different situation where the club has exercised their right to tick an optional box which extends his length with no impact on his pay.

It's a business no room for sentiment

I would question why he signed a new contract in November if that was the case here. He signed to work for Wycombe Wanderers, not Matt Bloomfield. There are naturally circumstances when it would be appropriate to let him go (homesick, drastic change in company values etc) but none that I can see currently.

His value is highly unlikely to go down anytime soon so as I said before, no reason to sell for any price unless it’s really stupid money.

Could we be the first club managed by an AI Bot? That could be the big reveal...

Though the scenes when it analyzes all football matches, ever, and bleeps "You know what? Possession can do one."

If I was Dan Rice, my approach to this would be to tell Kone we won't be accepting any bids this January. Get your head down, win the golden boot, get us promoted, and then we can talk in the Summer. In the Summer not only could he already be a Championship player with us (and therefore in pole position to push for a much more improved contract) but he would also start to attract much bigger clubs - the likes of Leicester, Brentford, Crystal Palace, Leeds etc won't ignore a 21-22 year old with 25+ league goals.

Blooms burning many bridges #mrwycombedontthinkso

Based on nothing other than the YouTube highlights the prospect of Humphreys and Lowry playing together is quite exciting.

We've had the odd 'flair' midfield player before but I think you tend to get more from them if combined with a couple of others with a similar skillset and ability level.

As I say, total guesswork based on a few video clips. But fingers crossed 🤞