The wording isn't necessarily negative, but if it was positive news I think he would have worded it differently. By the way, if Mark Douglas was 'sitting on' the Cabaye deal since last Thursday, why didn't he mention in until the Sunday? Its not like he's just the Sunday Sun, could've mentioned it in the Journal.
I reckon we'll get Gervinho, like. Then the domino effect will happen: Gameiro rejects us > we sign Gervinho > we buy our next choice striker > Enrique stays.