André Gomes was preferred — the manager's plan for his role.
Cause
His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Praised by manager
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Sevilla
Moderate
Cause
Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. European competition opportunity A bid has already been rejected. He wants the club to listen if a serious bid arrives. It would be a clear sporting upgrade.
Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. European competition opportunity The interested club is meaningfully bigger. He wants the club to listen if a serious bid arrives. It would be a clear sporting upgrade.