The other scenario is that it was fed from the club (and reading it this is quite obvious) at a time when they had that intention. AKA it was true at the time. But things change, and perhaps the subjects have done due diligence on the club, or just watched us play. Or we have absolutely no cash and don't want to take the risk. Or we are in negotiations over being sold (please save us, Red Bull), thus stymying a reasonably important decision such as this. Thus, limbo.