It's more true to say that it is [ithought or assumed[/i that Tom will go to Aus. And he might well, though he's had the chance before and decided against, so I'd say it's pretty much open to doubt as to [iexactly[/i what he [iwill[/i do.

He has said there is no offer on the table at present!

yeah a bit like guilofoyle says a preffered bidder could guarentee wages during difficult period

I wonder if there is one? I mean, I guess [isome[/i contacts have been made, even at this early stage....I wonder who It might turn out to be....?

...you know who...