43 replies for a rumour started by the Independent sports editor passed on by Radio Sheffield no knowledge from BFC press officer.Oh by the way 44 replies now.
Basically player's agents sensing their client's stock has never been higher (dint of the team's success) and may never go higher wanting so wanting to cash in and line their own ample pockets with 10% or whatever their cut is. Life must be dull and not very profitable when you have a settled player. Simple way to deal with it - issue a statement saying no more outgoings at the club during this window. But given there is no one at the rudder at the moment that may be difficult.
Players usually put in s transfer request after an offer is turned down. To try and force the club to accept it. If no club has made an offer how do they know we won't sell