I wouldn't be entirely sure - Punts is right, when the cash arrives is secondary concern to when the sale hits the books. No reason we cannot spend now if we want. Almost all clubs will be deferring actual cash payments in some shape or form at the moment due to losing revenue from crowds etc - I'm sure there might be one or two out there who have to insist on cash upfront but most will recognise that to keep the football economy at large moving it's not business as usual right now.
With that said, it's a lot, more than expected. Is he worth that much to them as a squad player? Maybe, if they can rest and rotate the front 3 a bit - they're all approaching 30 and it'll be a busy season for them with CL. There's a chance he goes on to bigger and better things from here. Or, he might be stuck on the bench for a couple years and they don't recoup the money. Wish him well regardless, will remain much more interested in his career than some others who've departed over the years!
