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.
Impressed senior staff in training
Moderate
Cause
His application and quality stood out for someone at this stage of his development.
Signed a new contract
Moderate
Cause
He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. It would be a lateral move. His ambition makes the link hard to ignore. He remains focused on the current job.