Coventry Transfer Chiefs Run Rule Over EFL Duo, 'Eyewatering Offers' to Be Accepted

Coventry City's transfer team is scouting a pair of promising EFL talents while preparing to cash in on key assets amid 'eyewatering offers' in the January 2026 window. Under manager Frank Lampard, the Sky Blues top the Championship and aim to bolster their promotion push with strategic moves.[1]

Confirmed Incoming Deals

Coventry has secured loans for Yang Min-hyeok (left winger from Tottenham Hotspur) and Romain Esse (striker from Crystal Palace), injecting pace and firepower. Norman Bassette returned from loan at Reims before moving to Kaiserslautern, maintaining a zero net spend so far.[1]

Hot Rumours: The EFL Duo Under Scrutiny

Transfer chiefs are running the rule over EFL prospects like Sunderland's Dan Neil and versatile defender Luke O'Nien, though both have poured cold water on moves—O'Nien declaring he's "staying at Sunderland," and Neil eyeing a Rangers loan.[2] Other targets include Mjallby's Abdoulie Manneh (now Birmingham-bound), Mainz's William Boving, and Servette's Keyan Varela.[1][2]

'Eyewatering Offers' for Star Exits

Outgoing interest is intense. Haji Wright attracts bids from Besiktas and Leeds United, while Ellis Simms draws West Ham United. Defender Bobby Thomas faces 'eyewatering' approaches from Brentford, Everton, and West Ham—though fans urge rejection of Premier League raids to fuel promotion.[1][3][5] Joel Perau (Leeds striker, £22m value) and Turkey loanee Jesserun Raki feature in rumor mills.[4]

The window, open until February 2 at 7pm GMT, sees Coventry balancing ambition with finances—no spend yet, but big sales could transform their squad for a Premier League assault.[1]

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