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Birmingham City boss Chris Davies says he is impressed with the way young Wales midfielder Jordan James has handled continued speculation this summer over a potential foreign move.
After being linked with two Italian Serie A clubs at the start of the year, followed by further speculation that he would move abroad, the 20-year-old is now reportedly on the verge of joining French top flight side Rennes in an £8m move.
But James, who scored eight Championship goals last season, has still figured prominently for newly-relegated League One side Blues throughout pre-season.
"He's shown a brilliant attitude," Davies told BBC Radio WM.
"Every day JJ has worked hard and there has been no difference in him to all the other players.
"That is testament to him as there has been a lot of noise and speculation around him.
"I spoke about this with him right from day one. But, for such a young man, to deal with it all with the composure he has I've been really impressed."
While Davies has made nine new signings so far this summer - with a likely 10th to follow - Blues have also jettisoned a lot of players.
On top of the five released at the end of last season after their contracts expired - defender Marc Roberts, striker Scott Hogan, midfielders Ivan Sunjic and Gary Gardner and goalkeeper Neil Etheridge - veteran keeper John Ruddy turned down a new deal to sign for Newcastle United.
Academy product James, who has scored 10 times in 104 senior appearances for Blues, still has another year to run on his current contract.
Chris Davies was talking to BBC Radio WM's sports editor Richard Wilford.
