Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. The link is speculative for now. He is a loyal type and unlikely to push for a move. The talk has begun to distract him.
Luis Falcao was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
Cause
His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Manager trust is eroding
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Deportivo Cali
Moderate
Cause
Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. The link is speculative for now. A bid has already been rejected. The talk has begun to distract him.