Joyce is plugged in, but this is clear agent speak in my opinion. The article is not concerning at all. If the sides don't have a deal yet, of course they are at an "impasse". Happens all the time. Nothing to freak out about yet. All three sides and their agents are still talking with the club.
We have to sign Trent. That's a no-brainer. Best RB in the world and only 26 (as of today, Happy Birthday TAA!). He's going to demand massive wages. He's earned it.
Then VVD probably on a 3ish year deal with an option for a 4th. He probably wants 4, but he's 33 already.
I feel like Mo wants to stay here, but he isn't going to stay for a discount. Attackers 30+ are just difficult to sign to long-term mega deals. Think he goes unless they get him to sign a 1-year deal. That just seems like kicking the can down the road, don't think that would happen.