Reuben Reid (signs for Exeter - confirmed)

[Mark Pedlar]

So, timeline wise, which came first?
Clubs (alleged) refusal to pay medical costs or
Reuben's refusal to sign a new contract?

I suspect the latter...

I think you'll find it was more complicated than that. We know few of the 'facts' and therefore trying to piece together anyone's role (especially a peripheral one) is impossible.

No club is going to pay medical costs for a player who is not committed to them. No player is going to commit to terms he doesn't agree with.