The words of the latecomer, who is on his way to the mosque during the sermon

Question:
If a latecomer is delayed in arriving at the Friday prayer and is on his way to the mosque, and he can hear the imam, is it permissible for him to speak while he is approaching and before he reaches the mosque?

Answer:
Yes, because he is not present for the sermon; he is outside the mosque and outside. Yes, the prohibition is only for the one who is present for the sermon. Yes.