The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Head coach left the club
Energised by the new manager's arrival
His club is fighting to avoid relegation
Serious
Cause
The points gap to safety, with matches running out, is the issue.
Wants to head back home
Serious
Cause
After a long, difficult settling period he is openly hoping for a move home or to a familiar club. (The move took him to a different continent.; He still does not speak the local language.)
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Still struggling to settle into the squad
Moderate
Cause
He has not yet made the connections that come naturally to most signings.
He has said it out loud: To finish on his own terms
Mind
He has made a formal demand: A bigger club
Mind
He has said it out loud: A bigger club
Mind
He has started to want: A bigger club
Mind
Weighing up retirement
Minor
Cause
He is deep into the late stage of his career.; His playing role has shrunk sharply.
His club is fighting to avoid relegation
Serious
Cause
The points gap to safety, with matches running out, is the issue.
Board transfer-listed
Decision
Cause
Underutilized, surplus to requirements
Who
Board
Worried by competition from a new signing Harvey Vincent
Serious
Cause
The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
He has started to want: To learn the language
Mind
He has started to want: Someone to lean on
Mind
He has come to believe: Injuries have defined his career