Just seems strange for Alan Nixon from the Sun to say we launched a bid. I doubt they found the old thread on NSC and decided to write a story based on speculation and the original letter, so no idea where they got their info from.
Slightly different quote:
José Chamorro, representing Miller Bolaños spoke Huancavilca radio and referred to the options that are managed for the future of the player.
In the last hours several rumors about a possible interest in Corinthians of Brazil to sign the Ecuadorian player is...
http://www.bastidoressccp.com.br/2016/01/07/corinthians-nao-procurou-o-atacante-miller-bolanos/
Nothing doing. Corinthians has not sought and will hardly look for the entrepreneurs or the player Miller Bolaños, as widely disclosed today by the Brazilian and Ecuadorian press, which guaranteed...
From the original source (Sun Journalist) that said we'd made an offer:
Alan Nixon @reluctantnicko
Brighton. Will know about Miler Bolanos offer shortly. Emelec have accepted a bid from somebody. Corinthians in Brazil also in. Big pesetas.
Teleco @Teleco1910 2m2 minutes ago
MIller Bolaños no Corinthians: acabei de consultar o empresário, que disse que não houve contato. #TelecoNews
Translates to:
Miller Bolaños in Corinthians: I just consult the Manager, who said that there was no contact. #TelecoNews
From Twitter:
Meia Miller Bolanos (25) que atua pelo Emelec esta viajando pra acertar com Corinthians
Translates to:
Half Miller Bolanos (25) who plays for Emelec that traveling to settle with Corinthians