Since you are the page's original author, I will give in and let you have your way.  However, you don't seem to realize the extent to which Nelsons is being projected, nor how serious this would be for him.  I cited the article simply to back up my insertion, although he is being talked about all over the web.  To call this "gossip" is ridiculous, considering his credentials and the seriousness of his "candidacy".  German newspapers were citing him as a threat to Rattle's position before Rattle announced his resignation.  The idea that speculation has no place on Wikipedia is also clearly flawed.  Have you ever visited pages for politicians?  I agree that such speculation should be used in moderation, but when the top job in Classical music is in question, that's another story.