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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 commenting on other supposed deals, like when Romano claimed Everton reached a deal with Kyle Walker, so the fact that he confirmed that this was progressing made me think the team gave him the go ahead to comment on the leak.The Tete news today, if true, is a leak because nothings confirmed officially. That contradicts the point you are trying to make.