Did you ever get an Email like this? No offer, not even a hint as to what he would be willing to give up. Just a blunt "What do you want for player X ?"

I have no idea who the manager considers untouchable or what he values. Youth or vets? This year or next year? Picks or players?

It's a lazy question. No one knows your team better than you so it would be nice if you could at least hint at what you would be willing to give up. "What do you want for X?" usually gets a similar lazy response.... "Make an offer."