Yeah, that's probably why these people have suddenly started talking to the media at this particular time. I wouldn't be surprised if there's shenanigans going on with Hicks in the background.
However, I don't think it'll affect the court case at all. Anonymous sources saying someone is going to approach the board to make a higher offer is not the same as someone actually having made a higher offer - and there's been plenty of time to do that if he was really going to.
Also, the highest offer is not necessarily the best offer for the club. NESV's background is in sports. This guy's background is in 'fashion, logistics and agri-business.' The board should be entitled to accept a lower offer if they believe it's better for the club.