like someone commented on the bbc website report on this, it's to strengthen the clubs position if fsg sell tying a high profile manager down makes the club more attractive.
Hmmm, so if you were going to invest £300-£400m in buying a club, would the contract length of a manager that has yet to deliver for us REALLY be a deal breaker?
What would make us more attractive is increased profit (firstly) and success on the pitch (secondly). Nothing else.