Ed Johnson

Freelance Sports journalist covering English football- mainly PL and EFL.

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Reading are preparing a contract offer for Exeter forward and Northern Ireland international Josh Magennis.
Reading manager Richardson previously signed Magennis at Wigan, and is keen on a reunion this summer with a multi year contract on the cards for the 35yo

#ReadingFC #ECFC

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Newport County are confident of bringing free agent Shane McLoughlin back to Rodney Parade.
The former Exile only managed 10 starts for Cambridge this year, and would favour a Newport return over NL options including Scunthorpe and Boston.

#NCAFC #CUFC #SUFC #BUFC

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Wrexham POTY Josh Windass is prepared to leave this summer.

Former club Rangers hold interest, while the player has made it clear he would prefer a move to the MLS. #NashvilleSC, #OrlandoCitySC and #CharlotteFC are his preferred options for a move stateside.

#WxmAFC #RangersFC

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Understand former Walsall boss Mat Sadler has ruled himself out of the Crawley managerial vacancy.
Sadler remains in the running for the job at both Northampton and Rotherham, but has no interest in taking the reins under Erdem Konyar at Broadfield Stadium

#CTFC #NTFC #RUFC #WFC

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Celtic are currently leading the race for Dundee goalkeeper Jon McCracken.
Celtic keen on an early deal, amid strong interest from Championship clubs West Brom and QPR for the 25yo GK.

#CelticFC #WBA #WestBrom #QPR #DFC #Dundee

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Wigan Athletic starlet Harrison Bettoni has rejected a new 3 year deal at the club, in the hopes of securing a Championship move.
Preston North End, Hull City and Derby County are alert to his situation, and willing to pay training compensation.

#WAFC #PNEFC #HCAFC #DCFC

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Cheltenham Town midfielder Luke Young has turned down a new contract at Whaddon Road in order to secure a move to rivals Shrewsbury Town.
The former Wrexham man has been keen on a move back up north, with Shrewsbury now his chosen destination.

#CTFC #STFC #Salop #WxmAFC

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Pending free agent Jamie Jellis is pushing for a move to MK Dons this summer.
The 25yo midfielder has 100 Walsall appearances since joining in 2024, and is keen to play in League One next year.

Paul Warne is a long term admirer.

#MKDons #COYD #WFC #Walsall

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York City are currently leading the race for Kidderminster Harries defender Emeka Obi.
The tall centre back is available on a free transfer after turning down a new contract, and appears to prefer York over his other options in Tranmere and Crawley.

#YCFC #KHFC #TRFC #CTFC

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Mansfield, Cambridge and Chesterfield are set to battle it out for the signing of veteran David McGoldrick.
The striker is ready to explore his options after negotiations on a renewal at Barnsley never materialised.

#Stags #MTFC #CambridgeUnited #CUFC #Spireites #CFC #Barnsley

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Wigan boss Gary Caldwell is ready to reunite with Finland international Ilmari Niskanen.
The Fin, who can operate as a RWB, is out of contract at Exeter at the end of the season and has a strong relationship with the Latics gaffer.

#WAFC #WiganAthletic #ECFC #ExeterCity

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Stoke City are leading the race for in-form Plymouth striker Lorent Tolaj.
The former Port Vale forward seems keen to move back to the area; also being closely monitored by Norwich, Swansea, Anderlecht & Copenhagen.

#SCFC #StokeCity #NCFC #PAFC #PVFC #RSCAnderlecht #FCKobenhavn

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Barnsley, Doncaster and Burton are all following the progress of Rotherham ace Joe Powell, who is expected to have recovered from his hamstring injury by pre season. The 27yo is on an expiring contract and has several L1 admirers.

#BarnsleyFC #DRFC #BAFC #RUFC

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Blackpool are making a big push to sign Bolton defender George Johnston this summer.
The 27yo, who is out of contract in June, is open to re joining his former manager Ian Evatt on the Fylde Coast, with Blackpool targeting promotion next season.

#BlackpoolFC #UTP #BWFC

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Wigan Athletic will part company with Ryan Lowe before Saturday’s match with Lincoln, potentially as soon as this afternoon.
Glenn Whelan and Tony Warner will take interim charge of the struggling L1 club until a permanent replacement has been identified.

#WAFC #WiganAthletic

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Yep ✅ #CrawleyTown https://t.co/nDiKQap8pQ

[Crawley Town FC @crawleytown]

📰 LEWIS RICHARDS SIGNS FROM BRADFORD

Crawley Town Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of full-back Lewis Richards from League One side Bradford City for an undisclosed fee.

#TownTeamTogether🔴

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Yep ✅ #WAFC https://t.co/McfpTR4ur4

[Wigan Athletic @LaticsOfficial]

Joe Taylor is a Tic! 💙

The exciting striker arrives on loan from Huddersfield Town for the remainder of the season! 🤝

#wafc 🔵⚪️

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Yep ✅ #BWFC https://t.co/8rSqtR4aTI

[Bolton Wanderers (P) @OfficialBWFC]

🧤 David Harrington is a Wanderer!

#bwfc

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Crawley Town are set to complete the capture of Bradford City left back Lewis Richards.
The 24yo defender has been out of favour this season, and is hopefully the move to West Sussex will get his EFL career back on track.

#CrawleyTown #CTFC #BradfordCity #BCAFC

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Huddersfield Town striker Joe Taylor is undergoing a medical this afternoon ahead of joining League One rivals Wigan Athletic on loan.
The former Lincoln and Luton forward is expected to go straight into Wigan’s squad for Saturday’s derby with Bolton.

#WAFC #HTAFC #Imps