Bolton Wanderers transfer latest: Blackburn Rovers deal, Ian Evatt on George Thomason, injury concerns
Here is the latest transfer news for Bolton Wanderers.
Here is the latest transfer news for Bolton Wanderers.
Bolton Wanderers sitting two points off the top of the table and having three games in hand puts them in a very strong position for promotion this season.
The Trotters have been performing very well in League One, with them just missing out on the play-offs last season, they will be keen to go one better this time around.
The Lancashire side were very busy in the summer transfer window, adding several players to their squad in the hopes it will boost their promotion chances.
Bolton are in a very good position for the second half of the campaign and a strong transfer window could be the difference in where they finish.
So, here we have decided to look at the club’s latest transfer news…
It was reported by the Lancashire Telegraph, that Bolton were among the sides interested in signing Niall Ennis from Blackburn Rovers.
It’s now been claimed by Alan Nixon via his Patreon account, that Bolton are close to signing Ennis on loan for the rest of the season.
The 24-year-old has struggled for regular first team action since joining Blackburn from Plymouth Argyle and he could now be set for another spell in League One.
Nixon adds that the Trotters are looking to add more firepower to their side and Ennis is willing to join them in their bid for promotion.
It has also been reported that Bolton have beaten fellow League One side Barnsley in the race for Ennis and a deal could now be concluded rather quickly.
Bolton reluctantly accepted a bid from Championship side Bristol City over the summer for George Thomason, only for the player to then reject the move.
He has since become a firm fixture in the Trotters’ first team and Ian Evatt was asked after their FA Cup replay against Luton Town whether he’s concerned higher bids could arrive.
He told The Bolton News: “My phone is off from now until February 1!
“We have some assets on the pitch now, and it is exactly what we wanted to do when I took the reins four years ago, build a squad and improve people and players. George definitely comes into that category, but there are others as well. I am really happy with the way our squad is developing.”