That’s wrong - as far as I’m aware with administration, they have to sell to whoever offers the highest amount - that’s the whole point of admin.
He did mention that they have to satisfy them that they have sufficient funds and would have to pass the fit and proper owners test, but we should have the majority of the 7 to 10 who would do that.
I don’t think he has ever said otherwise in any interview written or verbal that I have seen.