More posturing between Cortese & Katharina, perhaps ? Considering the original source for this information is a close contact of our Chairman, and bearing in mind the very similar press [s]manipulation[/s] reports of some 6 months ago, it would certainly tick all the boxes.
Even if there was substance behind the reports, Cortese has taken this club from -10 points at the foot of L1 to a mid-table Premier League side in 5 years - wasn't that the plan ? If he was to leave, I'd be disappointed but it wouldn't be the end of our world - if part of this was the Liebherr's selling, then new buyers and backers would be sourced (seem to recall NC saying there was no shortage of serious investors interested in the club) and Cortese's & the family's honour to ML would no doubt ensure that the club was placed in good hands..