If it's true I don't think it's a bad move at all
Sure in our wage structure, that's close to the top. But he's one of our key players now. And if we offer him something like 2m/season, how unsettled do you think he will potentially be when Madrid and Co come in with 6-8M per season offers?
Might aswell lock him down ASAP. In 3 years time he may end up being the best midfielder out there. And he'll be with us earning 4m per season.
Marotta