Bolton Wanderers want to finish this transfer window with a stronger squad than when they started.
The Trotters were one of the more formidable teams in the division going into the season, and they have performed to expectations thus far.
This season, Ian Evatt’s team has won 16 of the 24 league games they have played, securing their spot in the play-offs as well as the top two spots in the league.
They are therefore well-positioned going into this transfer window, but Evatt, like any manager, will want to ensure that his team is as strong as possible.
This will include holding onto their finest players, of which forward Dion Charles most certainly qualifies.
Since Charles was introduced to the Toughsheet Community Stadium, he has impressed, so it is not surprising that Championship clubs are giving him another look this month.
Swansea City and Hull City have been closely monitoring Charles, according to The Bolton News.
According to the report, scouts from both teams watched Bolton’s game against Fleetwood Town last Friday. Given that the Northern Irishman scored a goal, it was likely a worthwhile excursion.
Although most League One teams are aware that they may need to sell starting players in order to maintain financial stability, Evatt hasn’t completely ruled out Charles leaving this month.
Bolton will be eager for Charles to stay as they attempt to qualify for the Championship, so they will be hoping that the month passes and no interest is shown in him.
But a lot can still happen in this window, so Bolton needs to be ready to move quickly. In the event that the forward leaves, they might find a ready-made successor in Macauley Langstaff at Notts County.
The Trotters should ideally use this month to hone down on one or two areas and not have to worry about trying to replace Charles.
But Bolton needs to be ready for the possibility that this is the month Charles goes, given the report suggesting Championship teams are keeping an eye on the Northern Irishman.
If Charles leaves, the Lancashire team will have a price in mind, therefore anything they receive in exchange for him should be put back into Macauley Langstaff, the striker for Notts County.
After leaving Gateshead for the Magpies in the summer of 2022, the 26-year-old has had an incredible first 1.5 seasons with the team.
The forward helped Notts County make their long-awaited comeback to the football league last season by scoring 41 goals in 45 National League outings.
Langstaff has scored 19 goals in 26 League Two outings, carrying on where he left off despite moving up a tier. According to SofaScore.com, Langstaff is averaging 0.7 goals per game so far this season. Per game, he has 3.9 shots, 1.7 of which are on goal.
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