Darren Rovell Is Very Likely Going Back To ESPN [UPDATE]

Two weeks ago, we revealed that CNBC'S Darren Rovell was duped by a teenager who claimed to have a fake escort service. This evening, ex-Fox Sports PR guy Vince Wladika tweeted this:

Well, an ESPN spokesman confirms that they are "in discussions" with Rovell. From what we hear: There's a very good shot he's heading back to ESPN. Rovell left ESPN for CNBC in 2006. There has been no chatter about Rovell leaving.

Update, 8:20 p.m.: Last week Adam Schefter tweeted (and deleted) the following (h/t Brandon):

Update, 10:05 p.m.: Jim Miller, the author of the ESPN book Those Guys Have All The Fun, has a few more details: