To keep, or to let go? Town’s loan dilemma

be named in any one matchday squad, but that may not be an issue for Town as King is out of contract with Leicester at the end of June and could be picked up as a free agent if they wish to retain his services.

The club are still yet to announce any player pay cuts or wage deferrals during the coronavirus lockdown, and while they are in a more stable financial position than many Championship clubs, the uncertainty continues as to when the season might be able to resume, whether new TV revenues might be forthcoming, and when live crowds will be able to return to the John Smith’s Stadium.

That means that, like every other Championship club, it is likely Town will need to tighten their belts until more reliable revenue forecasts can be drawn up at the very least.

The wage bill will be the number one concern for every EFL club, and that will affect everything from dealings in the transfer market to contract renewals – and, potentially, loan renewals.

Chalobah, Smith Rowe and Willock have all established themselves as key players for boss Cowley, and the club would presumably prefer to retain their services if at all possible to aid in the fight against relegation.

But the two goalkeepers offer pause for thought. Lossl was brought in on January transfer deadline day to cover for Grabara’s head injury, from which he should be long-since recovered.

So the question is whether they deem it worthwhile to renew the loan deals for both.

Third-choice goalkeeper Joel Coleman is out of contract at the end of June, but Ryan Schofield could be available to provide cover