I am afraid that you have not get the general picture here. There are more players wanting out rather than begging for staying. It was said not one but several players were held back by high asking price because Tikki feared he could not recruit the replacement. Kev for 100M Grealish 70M Walker 30M that was Tikki asking price. And he knew no one would pay that much.
The lawsuit certainly did not do Tikki any favour in the market. Although I have every faith in City, it is understandable that players and their agents don't want to take the risk.