Stage: shortlisted. The local press has carried the story. The move would be a clear step up. The interested club is meaningfully bigger. He is flattered by the attention. It would be a clear sporting upgrade.
Supporters reacted to the transfer rumour
Minor
Cause
Sections of the support disagree about his role.
Personality clash with
Minor
Cause
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Difficult conversation with the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
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.
Signed a new contract
Moderate
Cause
He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
Worried by competition from a new signing Eric Oguocha
Minor
Cause
The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind.