Possible New Signings and Retained List

[STID2017]

If, as many reports would have us believe, Cooper is on his way, who is deciding who stays and goes and who they are targeting?
If Cooper is going, then surely any decisions like these should be down to the new manager?
If he is staying then why don't the club issue a statement to that effect ?

 

[CurtessECarr]

Cooper is now 13/8fav with bet365. First time I've seen him favourite. Eddie Howe next at 4/1. Fingers xxxd