A publication like The Athletic doesn't have insiders at football clubs so this is most likely leaked by an agent to try and make a bit of money for himself.
Thiaw, Kennedy, Wissa, Samu/ Muani seem to be ones...... Pull those off then we've managed to avoid disaster.
If he doesn't sign wearing flat cap and mocking Isak meme with a bunch of whippets on a leash it'll be a travesty.