With the likes of Bayern Munich and Manchester United keen on the England midfielder, agent James Featherstone has discussed the situation talkSPORT.
“When he was at Blackburn we sat down and spoke about shooting for the stars and playing for England,” he said.
“So how do you get there? Personally I think to play for England you have to play Champions League, to play in the Champions League you have got to play for one of the top teams in one of the top leagues.
“That jump to a Champions League team, I think you can get lost. The plan below that was to play for a Premier League team
“We have got a plan.
“He is 21. I have to check myself to remember that every now and then. It doesn’t have to be achieved yesterday, today or this moment.
“He has got his in-game, in-season targets and goals. He has got to do his bit and the rest will look after itself in a very structured, calm way to ultimately add value and maximise his ability.”