If it was mostly Spanish low level clubs after him on loan, I guess the issue was that none were willing to take on enough of his wages. I'd guess Mallorca would have taken on less of his wage than his loan last term after relegation. But as Hutton suggested earlier in the window, he didnt want to play in the second tier in Spain.
When the loan window opens, I'm sure there will be championship clubs willing to pay a significant chunk of his wages. I dont think we'd be silly enough to ask for a loan fee. I don't think that's the issue.