I don't think it does contradict the point, because Boyland confirmed this one is close after the story broke. Boyland gets information from the club, since he's been the main source on their organizational strategy, etc. I haven't noticed him...
There were some tentative links at the start of May.
I asked some mates who are Wednesday fans (he was on loan there last season) about him. They said he was probably their best player last season. Defensive midfielder but could also play centre...
It could be that Charles is on his way to us... or it could be that they met one another on holiday and got to know one another? At this stage, nothing is off the table.