SlowerThanPlatt
Well-Known Member
The fact that his name is being bandied around so much (the Athletic and some other actual websites have mentioned him) would suggest that his agent is stirring things up. It's like agent 101 to leak 'interest' in your client from multiple clubs. Remember how Maddison and Bayliss were being linked to Liverpool, Spurs, City etc. for months before they got their moves? All placed there by agents.
It does happen but I don’t think it’s the case here, usually they go through small time websites. EFL Zone are the ones posting it hoping something sticks... it’s got to eventually.
The most obvious planted one I can think of is Westbrooke to Leeds/WBA last season, describing him as one of the best players in the FL.