The bench was built around different match options.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
He has said it out loud: To finish on his own terms
Mind
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.
He has started to want: His place back
Mind
Setting the training-ground standard
Moderate
Cause
He set the tone for the squad with how he trained.
Praised by the manager for his attitude
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on his attitude.
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.
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. He remains focused on the current job.
Has agreed personal terms with Tottenham — 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. He remains focused on the current job.
His move to Tottenham has collapsed at the last moment
Serious
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. He remains focused on the current job.
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. He remains focused on the current job.
He has said it out loud: To be treated like part of the club
Mind
Worried by competition from a new signing Diogo Costa
Moderate
Cause
The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Transfer listed
Decision
Cause
Surplus to squad requirements
Who
Board
Told he is not in the manager's plans
Moderate
Cause
The manager has made his verdict on where this player fits plain.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Weighing up retirement
Minor
Cause
He is deep into the late stage of his career.; His playing role has shrunk sharply.
Eyeing a future in coaching
Minor
Cause
He is deep into the late stage of his career.; He has become a dressing-room leader.
Signed a new contract
Moderate
Cause
He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
He has started to want: To be treated like part of the club
Mind
He has started to want: To finish on his own terms