Kai Payne

Defensive Midfielder - Wigan Athletic
28 Sep 2026
Monday
Process

Events

20
  1. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  2. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  3. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  4. Breakthrough into the senior squad

  5. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  6. Given a personal development plan

  7. Window closed with no move

  8. Asked the club to find him a new team

    Minor
    Cause
    Ongoing dressing-room dynamics drove this.
  9. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  10. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  11. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  12. He has started to want: To be treated like part of the club

    Mind
  13. Anxious about his expiring contract

  14. Told he is not in the manager's plans

  15. Built a stronger partnership with Will Aimson

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. A senior figure was at the centre of how it played out.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  16. He has started to want: Better players around him

    Mind
  17. He has started to want: The manager’s trust

    Mind
  18. He has started to want: A settled future

    Mind
  19. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $174.9K/y
  20. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Below average in surplus position group
    Who
    Foster Matthew