They really didn't. They said he fully expects to be heavily involved in any interviews they have. That he has approached the owners and wants it.
From what I can see its just odds. I've always expected them to appoint a DOF before a manager, hence why Bruce and his coaching team are still here.
Thing is its hard to see what is real and what is fake due to all the itk's on twitter and stuff. What I seen was Gary Cotterill live on SSN talk about it before Ranieri presser.