Swings and roundabouts. If he makes 8+ goal contributions in the second half of the season, questions need to be asked on why we couldn't utilise him in our squad to make as many for us.
We know from bitter experience that these clauses mean nothing if the manager or club don't fancy him in the end. He could get to 7, then be sitting in the stands until he comes back to us if they want to avoid buying him.
I'm more interested in how he's playing, and what the Palace fans think of him. If he's doing okay, and the fans like him, then it's likely they'll buy him, goal involvements or not.
So far, so good, in that respect.