I know He said ‘if’ but it sounded more to me like he meant now he’s staying he will be part of the squad
Not in my view, If He is saying, meaning he signs another contract. Only way of knowing he is staying. Bilic also being very diplomatic.
Transcript hear (should have added to original post).
'Reporter'
Just finally one issue arising from the transfer window.
Nathan Ferguson didn't move to Crystal Palace in the end,
how do you go about integrating him back into your squad now.
'Bilic'
After along pause, ahh, Well we need every player. Nathan is a good player.
Nathan is a player that I like, I gave him his chance and admire to be fair
his quality and everything. And err....if he is fit it would be great to
have him of course. I do not know the stage of his injury and all that,
but "if he is staying" and is fit, of course, I am going to be hmm {pause} well {pause} I will, I like Nathan, "If he is staying" and if he is fit of course
he is going to be member of our squad
Personally, should be nowhere near 1st team or PL2 squad until he signs a new contract.