Not sure if true but the twitterverse and its rumours are suggesting he priced himself out of a move by asking for 32k a week.

I did that myself in a previous shitty job. My contract was coming to an end and I told them I'll only stay if they double my pay. Was a win-win for me. Thank god they thought I wasn't worth it. Then a fire-breathing dragon came and lectured me about greed.

True story.

Glad Bennett's staying.