Losing a close friend at the club is still felt. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
His club has been relegated
Serious
Cause
A long campaign of poor results, not a single defeat, decided the drop.
His club is fighting to avoid relegation
Serious
Cause
The points gap to safety, with matches running out, is the issue.
His agent appears to be testing the market
Minor
Cause
Stage: agent sounding out the market. The link came via his representatives. It would be a lateral move. The destination league is bigger. The talk has begun to distract him.