Mick McCarthy insists it would be 'wrong' to comment on speculation around Cardiff City's transfer business ahead of deadline day - amid links with Sheffield Wednesday striker Jordan Rhodes.
Reports emerged shortly before Cardiff's 1-1 draw with Millwall claiming City had made an approach for Rhodes, who was linked around this time last year with a move to the Welsh capital.
McCarthy has previously insisted that he's happy with the squad already at his disposal, although he's stopped short of ruling out any transfer business.
"It's the question everyone wants to ask," he responded when asked about potential business.
"No manager is going to tell anybody anyway if there is some business going on. Actually, there's not a great deal with us, but if we can do something then we will.
"I sometimes find it a little bit insulting to the squad that we have.
"We've got some good players ourselves and we'll get the best tune we can out of the ones we have."
And when pressed specifically on the speculation around Rhodes, the City boss added: "I wouldn't comment on any transfer news as it might compromise any deal. I wouldn't comment on anything.
"So you can take that whether I am or I'm not.
"But I wouldn't tell anybody anyway because it's just wrong. It's wrong for the players we have in the building. It's wrong for the two clubs involved.
"I fully understand you asking though."
Asked if a striker might be high on his wishlist, the Yorkshireman once again played the straightest of straight bats.
"I wouldn't comment on that," he added. "We could be here a long time. I hope you're not sat outside!
"I'm not going to comment, it's just wrong to do it."
