I think Adamo waits to see how Sordo does with yet another co-driver before offering Breen anything. (Maybe also how Solberg does in Greece)
None of Solberg/Huttunen/Loubet have a realistic chance of defeating Ogier/Evans/Rovanpera/(Lappi) on speed at almost any rally next season. So that would be a clear disadvantage. Adamo doesn't voluntarily go to rallies with a clear disadvantage.


The Dirtfish article is actually more of a pause of Breen to MSport rumors. Seemingly confirming nothing is signed.
Meaning Malcolm didn't rush to "snatch" Breen before Adamo makes his mind.
Obviously it's entirely possible he ends there after a while.