Stage: loose rumour. The national press has carried the story. The link is speculative for now. The same rumour keeps coming back. The talk has begun to distract him.
Stage: negotiations are opening. Briefings from the interested club leaked. 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.
Stage: the player rejected the terms. Briefings from the interested club leaked. 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.
Outlook
Expectations may build after a stand-out moment.
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. 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.
Outlook
Expectations may build after a stand-out moment.
Contract extension signed
Decision
Movement
3y · $68.0K/y
Contract renewal offered
Decision
Movement
3y · $68.0K/y
Selected in the Team of the Season
Moderate
Cause
Selectors locked him into the league's best XI for the campaign.
Reassured by the manager's half-time message
Minor
Cause
The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Criticised in a full-time post-mortem
Minor
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.