Yes they seem to be trying to offload him (along with Grujic, Wilson etc) and would have preferred a sale rather than loan - but they did give him a new 5 year contract only 2 years ago.
Wales Online have done a cut/paste scouting report on him that is much more positive than some of the comments on here:
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/...nsfer-18891552
I have read contradictory claims about his time with Rangers - that Gerrard got fed up with him because he wouldn't track back, and that Gerrard was impressed with his work-rate. However, he clearly has talent, wants a fresh start, is saying all the right things, and hopefully we will get the benefit of any underachievement in previous loans!