Former Bolton Wanderers loanees Amario Cozier-Duberry and Johnny Kenny have joined Championship rivals on deadline day. Cozier-Duberry completed a move to Middlesbrough while Kenny signed for Preston North End, as reported by The Bolton News this week.
Cozier-Duberry was a big hit during his loan spell from Brighton last season. He helped Bolton achieve promotion and his performances earned praise from Brighton's sporting director Mike Cave. "Amario had an excellent year with Bolton Wanderers last season and was one of the standout players in the league helping them to promotion," Cave said. The winger signed a new contract with Brighton that runs until summer 2029 before making his move to Middlesbrough, who finished fifth last season and lost in the play-off final.
What does Johnny Kenny bring to Preston?
Johnny Kenny spent the second half of last season on loan at Bolton from Celtic. The 23-year-old forward scored six goals during his time at the Toughsheet Community Stadium before a knee injury cut his spell short. That injury meant he missed the play-offs. Preston North End boss Paul Heckingbottom highlighted Kenny's attributes after securing his signature for a reported £3 million fee. "He's a player who likes to play on the last line and make runs in behind; he's a sharp player," Heckingbottom said. Kenny signed a four-year contract and will play at Deepdale.
Where do Bolton Wanderers stand now?
Bolton's focus is on their current Championship campaign. As of 3 September 2026, Ian Evatt's side sit 15th in the table with four points from four games. Their record shows one win, one draw and two losses, with recent form reading LLDW. The team has scored four goals and conceded five, giving them a minus one goal difference. They are six points behind early leaders Swansea City. You can track their progress on the standings page.
What's next for Bolton Wanderers?
The immediate task is an away fixture against Millwall on 5 September 2026. Millwall currently occupy 10th place in the Championship table. This match presents an opportunity for Bolton to improve their league position and build momentum. Fans can view the full schedule on our fixtures page. The squad will be looking to the likes of Dion Charles and Aaron Collins to provide the goals, with current details available on our squad page.
Both Cozier-Duberry and Kenny made positive contributions during their time in Bolton. Their moves to established Championship clubs underscore the quality that helped Bolton win promotion last season. Bolton's next match kicks off at The Den on Friday.
