I have a lot have players who are saying they are interested in joining me, i make the bid, get it accepted, then the player isn’t willing to discuss terms, what is this when they have said they are interested
The player hasn't said they are interested, your assistant manager is predicting that they will be interested. I have signed shortlisted players that have not appeared as interested at all and I have had "interested" players not be willing to come. Your assistant manager is obviously not too great at scoping out player interest. Maybe improve the scouts too.