I do read the gossip bit on the BBC website football page and only a very few times has Ollie's name been mentioned, The other two of the BMW get mentioned loads about possible moves. I'd be surprised if Brentford had agreed to a clause like that given their ethos of selling for as much as they can.
Perhaps selling may be a necessity?
There wouldn't be a bidding war, if the release clause is true. Brentford would have to accept £18m. No club would pay more. There may be a bidding war in personal terms with OW, but that wouldn't impact on the transfer fee.
That won't happen if there is a release clause, Once the £18m was activated then it's down to Ollie and his agent to get the best Personal Terms for him and that has nothing to do with the club, Also if teams know thats the sell on clause amount, No one will bid higher.
The one that offers 18m, I believe. The less the buyer pays the more there is left over for Watkins' salary
No one would bid £30M. Any number of clubs would just need to bid £18M to be able to discuss terms.
If indeed he even has one.
