So when you were talking about "fair compensation" in an attempt to appear reasonable, you actually meant 'whatever Carlton demands'?
Why don't you just say it bluntly instead of dressing it up as something else?
That aside, what would constitute "fair compensation"?
Rarely when negotiating can any party demand whatever they like.
There is always risk v reward.
If Carlton ask for too much and no deal is done - the consequences for CFC might not be great.
The point I am making (and the subtlety is clearly lost on you) is that Carlton are not a forced seller and can choose not to trade if they don't want to. Just like putting a house/business on the market and choosing not to sell if the offers are not sufficiently attractive.
Therefor it is up to the purchaser to offer a deal good enough to pursuade the seller to sell.
This is the complete opposite of a liquidation (applicable when a player is actually out of contract) where your constantly repeated line "market will determine the value" is actually the appropriate maxim.
This time - read carefully and think about what is written before you reply.