Previously, it's been "player A is a target for Club X, with Club Y and Club Z also interested". Now it's, "Club X have switched their attentions to Player A, if they aren't successful in signing player B or player C. They also retain interest in player D, who could also be a target, as is player E." Just seen one linking Niall Ennis to Derby, but only if they can't sign Michael Smith or Lee Gregory. It's one of them, say enough names, so that if 1 comes off, you can claim to be "in the know".
Same every transfer window. Have it on authority. to me is just another rumour. 1 or 2 may come off eventually. The Pine one was laughable tbh. Come to talk to us. Talking to us Others stepped in. We can't afford him so will end up at another club. Wendy included. Gone home cos we were sheite in the game he watched. Never to return Then lo and behold. Seen and photo'd in hotel. Signed visa pending. Visa granted.
Age old Barnsley tradition just taking a different form. "Our next-door neighbour's Auntie knows the woman who babysits Neil Collins' wife's cat, and she says...................!"