Whilst I agree generally, it depends on the context.
He has to keep his options open as it comes down to what bid Dortmund accept. I'd imagine, based on what he's said to us we're still in it because we are encouraged we can have our bid accepted. We have the financial power to pay more than anyone else if we really want someone. I'm sure we have our limits, like with Kane, but would Real Madrid pay more than us or really push the price up?
If we sell Cancelo and Laporte or even offloaded their wages then you've already got one hell of a pot for Bellingham.