Coventry City defender Jake Bidwell is a reported deadline day target for Derby County and Burnley. The 33-year-old left-back could depart on loan as Frank Lampard's side look to manage their squad after a winless start to the Premier League season.
According to a report from the Coventry Telegraph, both Derby and Burnley have explored the possibility of taking Bidwell on loan before the transfer window closes. The veteran defender, who joined Coventry from Swansea in January 2022, has not made the matchday squad for either of the club's opening two Premier League fixtures. Lampard's team currently sit 17th in the table with zero points from two games, having scored no goals and conceded four.
Why would Coventry City let Bidwell leave?
Manager Frank Lampard is expected to allow Jake Bidwell to move in search of regular game time. The player himself holds Lampard in high regard for his influence, professionalism, and reliability. With Bidwell in the final year of his contract and having played over 150 games for the Sky Blues, a temporary move could benefit all parties. The club's immediate focus is on halting their poor form, which includes a next fixture away against league leaders Manchester City on September 5th.
What other Coventry City players are linked with moves?
Bidwell is not the only Coventry player attracting interest as the deadline approaches. Defender Liam Kitching has been linked with a loan move to Sheffield United. Fellow defender Joel Latibeaudiere is also reportedly a target for Leicester City, where he would be reunited with manager Russell Martin from their shared time at Swansea. Sheffield United's Mark McGuinness is another name mentioned as a potential candidate for a switch to the King Power Stadium, Leicester's home ground.
How does this affect Coventry City's Premier League campaign?
These potential departures come as Coventry City adapt to life in the top flight. The team is six points behind early leaders Manchester City and faces a tough task to get their first points on the board. You can track their progress and upcoming challenges on our standings and fixtures pages. Managing the squad depth will be important for Lampard, who may need to rely on other options in defence.
The club's current squad details, including any further changes before the window shuts, are available on our squad page. For now, the immediate future of Jake Bidwell will be decided in the final hours of the transfer window, with a loan move appearing the most likely outcome.
