Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. The move would be a clear step up. A bid has already been rejected. He is flattered by the attention. It would be a clear sporting upgrade.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Named in the Team of the Month
Moderate
Cause
His month of performances earned a place in the league's monthly XI.
Called up to the national team for the first time
Major
Cause
His club performances earned him a first national-team selection.