Blackpool manager Neil Critchley has hinted in-demand winger Josh Bowler could leave the club ahead of tonight’s transfer deadline amid interest from Nottingham Forest.
The Red are believed to have had bids rejected for the former Everton youngster this month while Fulham and Bournemouth are also understood to be interested in the player.
Bowler took his opportunity to impress against Fulham on Saturday, scoring Blackpool’s goal as the Seasiders secured a surprise 1-1 draw at the free-scoring Championship leaders.
After the game, Critchley was asked if he was hopeful Bowler would still be a Blackpool player beyond the window.
“I hope so,” he said, reported the Blackpool Gazette.
“I thought he was outstanding on Saturday. You could tell they had a lot of respect for him when he had the ball.
“He’s scored two goals against Fulham [he also scored in the reverse fixture], so let’s see what happens in the next 48 hours.
“He’s our player and I’m delighted to have him because he’s been fantastic for us, but we know how good he is and his worth, so let’s see.”
Critchley added: “We want to be a club that gives young players an opportunity, develops them and if then, they have an opportunity to move on and that’s right for them and the football club, then we want to be that football club that is developing players and giving them the opportunity to further their career.
“That’s not me pushing him out of the door, because I’m delighted we’ve got him and he’s been brilliant for us.
“If he stays at 11pm on Monday night, then we’ll all be delighted obviously.”
