Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. It would be a lateral move. A bid has already been rejected. He remains focused on the current job.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Given a personal development plan
Signed a new contract
Moderate
Cause
He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
Turned down the offered deal
Serious
Cause
He turned down the club's offer. The wage was below his expectations.