I disagree with that. We've seen an opportunity after it became reasonably public knowledge that Liverpool would let him go, nothing more sinister than that.
I agree. We know what the club are like for waiting for the right player/deal to come along, De Jong didnt happen so if they can still get a striker in without having to shell out, it means they can wait for who they want. Its a no lose situation for us if it comes off. Carroll will get a few goals in the Waffa too for sure.