Bolton Wanderers have seen a £1m bid for English striker Max Dean rejected by KAA Gent. The Trotters are in need of attacking reinforcement this summer after their promotion to the Championship. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 5th in League One, 75 pts, 19W-18D-9L from 46 games, recent form LDDWL. Goals this season: 70 scored, 52 conceded (+18 goal difference). Title race: 28 points behind leaders Lincoln.
Why Bolton Wanderers need a striker before the window's end
Bolton Wanderers are in need of a new striker after their promotion to the Championship. The majority of their attack from last season was on loan. Sam Dalby and Mason Burstow shared the responsibilities through the middle, but Burstow has now moved to Sheffield Wednesday for another League One campaign.
The Verdict: Bolton Wanderers should return with new Max Dean bid
While £1m is a lot of money, Bolton Wanderers need to spend big if they are to keep their place in the Championship. Steven Schumacher's side should return with another offer for Max Dean or quickly pivot to another target.
