Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. It would offer an escape from his current situation. Starts would likely be easier to come by. He wants the club to listen if a serious bid arrives. Playing time would likely improve.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Signed a new contract
Moderate
Cause
He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
Stayed on the bench all match
Minor
Cause
The bench was built around different match options.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Protected from a rushed comeback by the medical staff
Serious
Cause
The medical team are not yet ready to clear him for full minutes.