Bolton Wanderers’ manager Steven Schumacher has confirmed that the club will look to bring in two to three more Premier League loanees before the transfer deadline at the start of next month. The club already added Aston Villa winger Samuel Iling-Junior, Augsburg’s Kyliane Dong and Wrexham’s Ryan Hardie to its squad this summer.
A Proven Loan Destination
Schumacher said Bolton’s reputation as a destination for young talent will help attract interest from Premier League clubs. He cited last season’s signing of Amario Cozier-Duberry from Brighton, who performed well in the Championship and is now expected to command a fee of around £10 million. “We proved we can give young players a chance to thrive,” he told The Bolton News.
He also highlighted previous successful loans such as Finn Azaz from Aston Villa, who was sold for a substantial profit, and Morgan Whittaker from Swansea, who was turned into a permanent signing after a strong loan spell. “We took Amario last year, he found his feet, played well and now he could be going for £10 million, so I’m sure Brighton are pleased with that!” Schumacher added.
A Supportive Environment
The manager stressed that Bolton’s demanding fanbase and competitive atmosphere provide the right environment for young players to develop. “There is a big crowd, and you feel that in League One you have to win all the time, which is what top-level football is like,” he said. “If you are not winning, people’s jobs are on the line, so it’s important that players can rise to the challenge and handle the pressure.”
Schumacher also noted that Bolton has been approached by Premier League clubs wanting to send their players to the Championship. He believes the club’s track record of successful loan deals makes it an attractive prospect. “We have a good history with a lot of loan managers in the Premier League, because we’ve had good success,” he said.
Looking Ahead
Bolton still hopes to add two or three more players before the deadline. The club has lodged interest in a few young prospects set to be sent out by their parent clubs for experience. With the summer signings already in place, the manager is optimistic that the next wave of loanees will continue the club’s tradition of nurturing talent and potentially generating significant transfer fees in the future.
