Why not? MLT has no direct connections to Saints, as of now, until the takeover happens! he can speak to anyone he likes, can't he, and noone can say he's poaching a manager because MLT has no job...so to speak. He can chat "informally" and make sure that the person they want is ameniable (sp?) and be ready to get the ball rolling on Thursday/Friday when he finally becomes chairman etc.
Or am I just being pedantic?