The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Praised by the manager
Serious
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Repeated transfer talk is becoming a distraction
Minor
Cause
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.
Outlook
Expectations may build after a stand-out moment.
Warned about his body language
Moderate
Cause
The issue was less about ability and more about his reaction when things went wrong. His match rating of 6.2 weighed heavily in the talk.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Stage: negotiations are opening. Briefings from the interested club leaked. It would be a lateral move. 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.
Has agreed personal terms with St. Pauli — only the medical to go
Moderate
Cause
Stage: personal terms agreed. Briefings from the interested club leaked. It would be a lateral move. 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.
His move to St. Pauli has collapsed at the last moment
Major
Cause
Stage: the move collapsed. Briefings from the interested club leaked. It would be a lateral move. He is a loyal type and unlikely to push for a move. The talk has begun to distract him.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. It would be a lateral move. He is a loyal type and unlikely to push for a move. The talk has begun to distract him.