Didn’t we get him to sign an updated contract before his loan which also didn’t include a buy option? I’m pretty sure both are plausible reasons for us to understand how good he is.
You are quite right on all counts. However, it appears that however often these facts are stated, Leeds fans on Twitter seem unable to read them. The fact that they appear to be able to Tweet without the ability to read is a remarkable phenomenon. Somebody needs to do a research project .......................