I'd understand the business sense behind it, nevertheless I find it slightly unnerving that we're apparently being drip fed such little information.
Based on numerous transfer sagas over the years I just can't see this happening, or at least in the short time scale as people are mentioning.
How much does Lawton actually know about any new deal? Additionally, is McNulty truly in the know or is he just riding the gravy train?
In the instant media world that we live in, to have no tangible evidence regarding who it is (from any source) makes me extremely sceptical.
...back to the original post, I'm not overly concerned about nationality as long as they're committed to supporting the club in the long term!
Middle-Eastern parties, or those from China, may increase the probability of fulfilling this criteria as it may be part of a larger, overriding plan.
If you look at Citeh et al, there growth is part of a much larger macro-policy of installing economic influence and power into the western world.
That brings about much greater long-term security rather than an individual person just looking to flex their financial clout for personal reasons.
They could be a well financed group or individual from the Middle East, which on paper looks fantastic, but then may be quickly disillusioned.
Or it could be a Yank or Russian who isn't as financially strong, however they're willing to stick in it for the long term. It's not black and white.