{"id":335056,"date":"2019-01-07T17:16:48","date_gmt":"2019-01-07T22:16:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=335056"},"modified":"2019-01-07T18:26:40","modified_gmt":"2019-01-07T23:26:40","slug":"ftn-football-league-transfer-news-including-neal-maupay-and-lee-tomlin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2019\/01\/07\/ftn-football-league-transfer-news-including-neal-maupay-and-lee-tomlin\/","title":{"rendered":"FTN: Football League Transfer News Including Neal Maupay and Lee Tomlin"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today\u2019s Football Transfer News<\/a> looks at the latest news and rumours from the Football League, including 16-goal Championship striker Neal Maupay who is wanted by Aston Villa<\/a>, plus, the\u00a0Cardiff City<\/a> striker wanted by his old club. FTN<\/a>, brought to you by Last Word On Football, also looks at the goalkeeper interesting Charlton<\/a> and the young Sunderland<\/a> striker being monitored by Barnsley.<\/p>\n

Football League Transfer News<\/h1>\n

Villa Eye 16-Goal\u00a0Neal Maupay<\/h2>\n

If reports are true, and Tammy Abraham<\/a> leaves Aston Villa, then a replacement has already been identified. Brentford\u2019s 16-goal forward Neal Maupay is the man who tops the wish list. However, this deal may not be as straightforward as it would seem.<\/p>\n

Brentford value their star man at \u00a36 million but according to reports, this could be a problem for Villa. Recent reports suggest that financial fair play rules could limit them to short-term deals only. One possible way Villa could get their man would be to offload players first.<\/p>\n

Charlton Chase Keeper<\/h2>\n

Preston North End keeper Chris Maxwell is a target for League One side Charlton. The Addicks are keen to sign a new goalkeeper having lost Jed Steer, who was recalled by Aston Villa. 28-year-old Maxwell has featured 11 times so far this season; however, since his sending off in November, he has failed to start.<\/p>\n

Bristol City are also reportedly interested in the Welshman as they look to bolster their squad. Charlton could offer a better chance of first-team football with a promotion-chasing side rather than another spell on the bench. Charlton would likely offer a loan deal to begin with, although City could tempt him with a permanent transfer.<\/p>\n

Barnsley Keen on Striker<\/h2>\n

League One promotion chasers Barnsley<\/a> are interested in taking Sunderland\u2019s Andrew Nelson on loan. The forward suffered an injury during pre-season and is currently on loan at Darlington, a\u00a0loan which ends this week. 21-year-old Nelson has had a successful time on loan, scoring six goals in five games. Sunderland are keen to send him out again to help his development.<\/p>\n

The Black Cats, however, are unlikely to want to help out a promotion rival by allowing a promising striker to aid their campaign. Sunderland<\/a> manager Jack Ross will be keen for Nelson to gain more league experience, but a deal to a League Two side or a club that are not a threat in League One would be where he is expected to go.<\/p>\n

Peterborough to Re-Sign Tomlin?<\/h2>\n

Cardiff City striker Lee Tomlin could be set to rejoin Peterborough United. The 29-year-old is not in Neil Warnock\u2019s plans and is free to leave. League One Peterborough are hoping to complete a loan deal very soon. Tomlin took social media recently to say that the deal was imminent.<\/p>\n

Tomlin first signed for Posh in 2010 from Rushden and Diamonds. He went on to play 156 games, scoring 43 times. Peterborough have yet to confirm that a deal is about to be done. However, this loan deal is expected to be completed a lot sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n

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