The claims of them not having interest are bogus.
The have always been involved, every single time it has been to the detriment of the club.
Firing Big Sam was the first sign of their involvement followed by the deliberate relegation from the premier league.
Even the last couple of seasons they have been involved, preventing players being sold and what have you.
The only consistent thing throughout their tenure has been the massive wage bill and the ~£20million a year losses.