Stage: shortlisted. The local press has carried the story. The move would be a clear step up. The destination league is bigger. Publicly calm, but privately the link interests him. It would be a clear sporting upgrade.
Supporters reacted to the transfer rumour
Minor
Cause
Sections of the support disagree about his role.
Frustrated after the club rejected interest from KAA Gent
Moderate
Cause
Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. The move would be a clear step up. A bid has already been rejected. Publicly calm, but privately the link interests him. It would be a clear sporting upgrade.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
Cause
The moment called for a quiet show of support.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Praised by manager
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Left out of the matchday squad
Moderate
Cause
The current formation has no natural role for him.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Praised by manager
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Left out of the matchday squad
Moderate
Cause
The current formation has no natural role for him.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
He has started to want: His place back
Mind
He has started to want: The manager’s trust
Mind
Named team captain
Serious
Cause
The manager and senior staff settled on him to lead the squad.