Very naive.
That lad is very conscious of his identity and he's been nurturing a profile in the last few years to get himself a move.
I refuse to offer any support to him as I know where this is heading: a move that the player is desperate for.
As said: fine. I welcome that transaction if and when it comes.
Actually I've realised Dave that, as a habitual contrarianist, you and DCL may have a lot in common.
"Most people are groomed from early childhood to conform to social norms, but a select few seem uniquely resistant. The wisdom of the crowd repels them like a charged magnet. Unlike run-of-the-mill rule breakers, true contrarians don't just flout established norms—they also have highly developed maverick philosophies of their own... While contrarians often see themselves as righteous defenders of truth, others may experience them as crotchety pot-stirrers" - Psychology today
In you this manifests in GOT posts where you long for the day that we sell our most exciting players because you've somehow convinced yourself that they have got it in for Everton football club, the fans and, by extension, you.
In DCL this manifests itself in bizarre clobber. "Projecting overconfidence and individuality on the outside can be a way to mask uncertainty on the inside.
Attire is one of the surest ways to mark one's rejection of a group. Contrarian dressers may be flaunting their creativity or expressing their defiance. But whatever the motivation, many welcome the shock and attention that results; it helps reinforce an identity as someone who is not just another face in the crowd. When people give contrarians funny looks or ask about their unusual attire, it quells their fears of being overlooked or forgotten."
You may be right, then. He is angling for a move. Takes on to know one I suppose