Simple really, because Malky wouldn't back down and bend to Tan's will. Tan is looking for a jumped up yes man to work with players with a certain number in their birth date. Surely any suggestions on transfers shouldn't be discussed until a new manager is in place, which suggests that Tan is looking for a puppet to manage for him, and someone who won't challenge him.
Conjecture, your evidence wouldn't stand up in court, but we're on a football forum so make up what you like


