Stage: loose rumour. The national press has carried the story. The link is speculative for now. The same rumour keeps coming back. The talk has begun to distract him.
Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. The link is speculative for now. The destination league is bigger. The talk has begun to distract him.
Stage: negotiations are opening. Briefings from the interested club leaked. The link is speculative for now. The destination league is bigger. The talk has begun to distract him.
Outlook
Expectations may build after a stand-out moment.
Worried by competition from a new signing Andrea Colpani
Moderate
Cause
The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.