1. He could be earning a lot more with us if he would agree to sign a new contract. His choice.
2. Maybe he just doesn't fancy moving to either Stoke or Palace, as he doesn't see them as a step up
1. Yes he could, but whether that matches what he would earn elsewhere seems unlikely, we are not one of the higher paying teams in the Prem. I don't know what the other clubs are offering, but I would think it is more and by now... the goose is already cooked. Also yes it is his choice to sit out his contract, but then we are in no position to moan when he chooses to leave to Europe and leaves us empty handed.
2) Maybe... Thought I think most people would consider those clubs as playing a brand of football more suited to an attacking player. Obviously his thoughts on those two clubs are left to us to imagine at the moment, but I would be surprised if Stoke has not received some sign of encouragement from Berahino's camp to be still making bids.
Regardless
It doesn't change my mind that I am now switching to the camp that I don't blame him anymore. He made mistakes, but I tihink the club are now being pretty pathetic in their handling of him.