Ian Evatt is eager to finalize most of Bolton Wanderers’ transfer dealings before the commencement of the upcoming League One season. The club has been actively recruiting new players during the early stages of the transfer window, with the likes of Luke Southwood, Chris Forino, Scott Arfield, and Klaidi Lolos already joining the squad. As Bolton strives for promotion to the Championship, Evatt is keen on bolstering the team further. With the season fast approaching, Wanderers are eyeing a potential move for Luton Town’s John McAtee to strengthen their attacking options. McAtee’s impressive loan spell at Barnsley last season has caught the attention of Bolton, who are also considering a move for Karamoko Dembele from Stade Brestois. Securing McAtee’s transfer swiftly is crucial for Wanderers, and leveraging Evatt’s strong relationship with Luton manager Rob Edwards could prove beneficial in finalizing the deal. McAtee, who joined Luton Town from Grimsby Town in August 2022, is yet to make a senior appearance for the club despite his promising performances in the National League.
Last season proved to be a remarkable one for the 24-year-old as he spent it on loan at Barnsley. He played a significant role for the team, starting in 31 out of the 40 league games he participated in. McAtee’s performance for Barnsley was impressive, as he scored 12 goals and could have easily scored more, considering his average of 2.3 shots per game and the 15 big chances he missed.
In addition to his goal-scoring abilities, McAtee also played a crucial role in creating opportunities for his teammates. He created seven big chances, resulting in four assists according to Sofascore.
If McAtee had played for Bolton last season, he would have been their second-highest goal-scorer in the league, ranking just behind Aaron Collins in terms of goals and assists combined. This highlights McAtee’s exceptional performance for Barnsley and explains why Bolton is interested in signing him. He has the potential to significantly improve their attacking threat and potentially make a difference in their journey to the Championship.
Considering McAtee’s impressive form, Bolton may face competition from other teams in their pursuit of the striker. Therefore, they should take advantage of the good relationship between manager Ian Evatt and Luton boss Rob Edwards on and off the pitch before another team enters the race.
Bolton Wanderers have decided to end their pursuit of Joel Randall from Peterborough United after having their bids rejected. This was reported in The Bolton.
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