Its not a bad quality to have as a defender is it?
If the striker is outpacing him to the ball, he sticks it into the stand. When the ball comes forward he gets a great big thumping head on it and puts it upfield.
It is a fine line to tread for the board. You want to keep your best young players, and because of their age they are also some of the most valuable players at the club. But that doesnt mean they should be among the biggest earners, because then they feel like they are made and they dont listen to anyone anymore.
If you want to know how difficult a dilema this is for modern football club's, then read Lou Macari's book.

Im sure it will be sorted. The press and the fans dont need to get involved.