a. It's a rumor. b. Even as a rumor, the deal isn't closed. c. The article mentions that they got a lot of "no"'s from people. If someone said "yes" it's like

a. It's a rumor. b. Even as a rumor, the deal isn't closed. c. The article mentions that they got a lot of "no"'s from people. If someone said "yes" it's likely the terms are going to be harsh.