Apart from Hobson being released, that really doesn’t tell us much.

Suspect “ongoing discussions” means, in some cases simply that they haven’t had the chance to let the individuals know to their face , before reading it in the press. Because they have disappeared off on holiday, already. And in others, may mean “we MIGHT have a place for you, if you’re prepared to be patient for another month, but you’re not first choice”.

Would be very surprised if Leake, Pett and Rossiter didn’t all sign up. If you add those 3 to the “in contract” and “in discussion” lists - I make that 27. So no way they are all going to be staying.