It would be absolutely HILARIOUS if Gomes goes on loan for one main reason.
It would prove beyond all doubt that, behind closed doors, he hasn't been given assurances of first team chacnes this season. Which would basically destroy this blinkered view that lots of Topreds have about Ole's 'philosophy' and would also suggest Ole hasn't been truthful with the fans, as well.
Would be a real eye-opener. Not for me, mind. I always expected Mata, Jlingz, Youngy and Static all season long. The youth angle is just to appease the fans and convince us there is some kind of progressive plan in place, rather than the owners just hoping a manager can scrape top 4.