I don't think so because if that was the case I'm sure Ward would have just told the club that.
The report says he didn't show up so it sounds like he was pissed off with the club IMO.
Kenny Jackett has said many times that we made an approach then walked away for weeks with no further...
I've been saying it for weeks and keep being shot down by the 'Club is King' brigade....players want to feel that you really WANT them, some are like kids looking for confirmation of love.
How many times has a player signed for a club and then commented how they made him feel that he was their...