League One : Bristol Rovers want promotion winner.
A look at some of the latest transfer news and rumours from around League One
Blackpool are back in action this weekend with a home clash against Leyton Orient. The Seasiders drew 0-0 last time out at home to Port Vale.
They are unbeaten so far this season and haven’t conceded a goal yet. Here is a look at some of the latest transfer news and rumours from around League One…
Bristol Rovers are interested in signing defender Jack Hunt this summer, according to a report by BristolWorld. The right-back, who is a free agent, helped Sheffield Wednesday gain promotion to the Championship in the last campaign. His contract at Hillsborough expired at the end of June and he has since been weighing up his options.
Lincoln City have brought in centre-back Alex Mitchell on loan from Millwall. The Lions have given the 21-year-old the green light to head out the exit door on a temporary basis. He spent last term in Scotland with St Johnstone and made 29 appearances in all competitions.
Derby County man wanted
Brighton and Hove Albion have seen at least four bids rejected by Derby County for youngster Eiran Cashin this year, as per reporter John Percy. He is being tipped for a bright future in the game and is attracting Premier League attention. The youngster has been a key player for the Rams over recent years but they could face a real battle to keep him down the line.
Reading land winger
It has been a turbulent past few months for Reading following their relegation to the third tier. They have completed the addition of winger Paul Mukairu on loan from FC Copenhagen to bolster their attacking options. The Nigerian-born man will be eager to get plenty of game time with the Berkshire outfit to boost his development.
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QPR’s Gareth Ainsworth outlines clear Charlie Kelman stance as Leyton Orient transfer rumours circle
Gareth Ainsworth has said that Charlie Kelman is part of his plans moving forward despite recent rumours concerning Leyton Orient
Rumours concerning the 21-year-old’s future have been circling on social media over the past week, with suggestions that the forward is set to re-join League One new arrivals Leyton Orient after spending last season on loan at Brisbane Road.
Will Charlie Kelman be rejoining Leyton Orient?
Kelman was sent out on loan to the O’s last summer by Mick Beale, the R’s boss at the time, and was a regular fixture as Richie Wellens’ side won the League Two title and sealed their promotion back to the third tierd
The US age-group international featured 47 times in total for the East London club – scoring seven times and providing three assists – but returned to W12 at the end of the 2022/23 campaign and was part of Ainsworth’s squad during pre-season.
He started the R’s first game of the season but was hooked at halftime with the Hoops’ 4-0 down and has not been seen since. Kelman was not in the squad as the R’s claimed their first Championship victory of the season away at Cardiff City on Saturday and was not included against Norwich in the Carabao Cup last night.
With Ainsworth shuffling his pack against the Canaries and giving opportunities to both fringe players and academy products, the young striker’s absence appeared notable – particularly once rumours began to circle on social media that he is set to rejoin Orient permanently.
But speaking to FLW after the game, the R’s boss made it clear that Kelman remains part of his plans as things stand.
“There’s always interest,” he told FLW when quizzed about the missing man’s situation. “In all QPR players there is interest. We are a big club so there is always interest and Charlie, with his loan spell last year, there is definite interest in him.
“Charlie, as far as I’m concerned, he’s in my plans going forward this season until he’s told otherwise.
“Charlie played well in pre-season, he’s got great energy, he’s just been rotated at the moment out of the squad.
“I’m sure that when selected, Charlie when selected will be absolutely all for the cause.”
When is Charlie Kelman out of contract at QPR?
The R’s confirmed in May that they had triggered the one-year extension in Kelman’s deal, keeping him under contract at Loftus Road until next summer.
That means this window likely represents their last chance to cash in on the forward unless they’re able to offer him new terms and it remains to be seen whether they are open to doing so.
So far, the 21-year-old has struggled to make much of an impact for the West Londoners at first team level.
He signed from Southend United as a teenager in October 2020 after scoring eight times in his first 35 appearances for the club but has played 361 minutes of senior football for the R’s in 16 appearances and failed to find the net.
