Interesting article in the BP about Palmer's contract situation, and the wider issue of the handful of players (Wells, Bents, Kalas, JD) on very high wages.
The point about the impact of losing Afobe to injury, just after he and Palmer had struck up a partnership, is well made. I genuinely believe that as with Wells, there's a good player there - perhaps even Palmer playing in behind Wells. But it doesn't "fit" just now, and they're both in the final year of their contracts.
It will be interesting to see how this is handled for all these players - City will want to hang on to the likes of Kalas, one would assume - but a Weinmann-style deal can be the only way forward. Otherwise, I'd suggest they'll cash in.
It's a massive risk area for City - and a very challenging managerial conundrum for Pearson and Gould to handle.
BP article on Palmer's contract situation