Actually asking to be highest paid, or asking for £12k which would make him the highest paid?
Either way, I'd find it surprising, and no wonder we wouldn't agree to it. Assuming its true, which I'm skeptical about.
I could see £6k or £7k being at the higher end of feasible for him. But in a midfield packed with quality, absolutely no way he's getting a Championship wage in L1.
No one in our squad should be on 5 figures a week. Maybe a marquee striker with pedigree would be close if we go big on them.