No I didn't hear him but I did read it in various places including here http://sportwitness.co.uk/player-rejects-brightons-offer-aspires-join-club-sporting-pedigree-potters-side/
He said he wants to go to club with 'sporting pedigree". Being linked with Nottingham Forest, who do have more...
Not for me. Loans are great for Championship and lower league clubs or PL if it's with an option to buy.
I doubt this would have happened if Dan Ashworth was still around