No, we don't know, there's been no hint. But some have been told that the backup is a loan option, and they've said it's a great one, so perhaps that's better than getting our first choice. People are simply worried the permanent deal will be a let down.
This.
Totally understand that. When you have a good source that says you can't say, then you don't say.
But I am confused how it can be secure when we're telling them we're not sure yet.
To be honest it was just a joke. If I thought it was bullshit I'd have said so, and if I knew you had a record of getting things right I'd have said that too (as I did when Sitch posted his last rumour). As it was, I had no idea whether we were possibly signing someone, had signed, or what, so I...