Agreed, but I also dont think it is beyond the wit of even a footballer to know that we havent got any money.
Player - "I want to leave"
Latics - "OK then, good luck"
Player - "you need to pay up my contract (or at least 3 months, cos Singe said you have to)"
Latics - "Weve got no money to pay off players, sorry. You'll have to stay and fight for your place on the bench for the stiffs"
Player - "Sod this, I'm off. There's another club who actually wants me and I get chance to get goal/win/appearance money"
Latics - "OK, we'll agree to cancel (not terminate) your contract. Good Luck and make sure you score against us when you come back - everyone does"