Word out now (probably just media speculation) is that there is a disagreement on the amount of autonomy AA would be granted if he were to return. A deal has supposedly been tabled which is lengthy and pays well, but the breaker is to be if AA can accept being subordinate to Shapiro as to who has the final say on deals . Shi Davidi's article is the source of this otherwise baseless speculation, but you'd think something would have arisen by now, unless they plan a conference for Monday to officially introduce Shapiro and announce the AA extension