Bolton Wanderers must try sign Max Dean or Davis Keillor-Dunn if John McAtee is sold. The club is reportedly considering selling John McAtee to fund a move for the Gent striker Max Dean or Davis Keillor-Dunn of Wrexham. McAtee's performance against Preston North End has sparked exit talk, and with Ruben Rodrigues set to return from injury, his place in the lineup is under threat.
What happened?
Bolton Wanderers marked their return to the Championship with a big win against Preston North End, with several stars from last season's League One promotion campaign proving people wrong. John McAtee, who was afforded a rare start, played some good link-up play with Sam Dalby and played a brilliant through ball to assist Thierry Gale for the second of the game.
Why it matters for Bolton Wanderers
If Bolton can match Gent's asking price, signing Max Dean would make sense for all parties. Dean has battled a serious ACL injury during his time in Belgium, but outside of that, his goal return has been solid, netting 12 times in 32 Belgian top-flight games and 20 in 56 in all competitions for his current side.
What comes next?
Bolton Wanderers are currently 28 points behind leaders Lincoln in the Championship, with 70 goals scored and 52 conceded (+18 goal difference). The club is looking to strengthen its attack in the coming weeks, and signing Max Dean or Davis Keillor-Dunn could be a key move in that process.
