Stage: shortlisted. The local press has carried the story. The link is speculative for now. The interested club is meaningfully bigger. He remains focused on the current job.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Minor
Cause
He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Told he is not in the manager's plans
Dropped to the bench
Minor
Cause
The current formation has no natural role for him.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Frustrated by his tactical role
Serious
Cause
A change in shape has shifted what is being asked of him.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Worried by a sustained scoring drought
Dropped to the bench
Minor
Cause
The current formation has no natural role for him.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
He has started to want: His place back
Mind
Dropped to the bench
Minor
Cause
The current formation has no natural role for him.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
He has started to want: To end the drought
Mind
He got what he wanted: His place back
Mind
Worried by a sustained scoring drought
Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result
Established as a regular starter
Major
Cause
Several solid weeks have made him an undisputed pick.
He has started to want: To stay here
Mind
He has started to want: To hold onto his place
Mind
Worried by competition from a new signing Lucas Villagra
Moderate
Cause
A much younger rival has arrived in his position. He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.