Championship sides eye former Blues winger as Lennon link dismissed
ONLY three weeks have passed since the curtain fell on the regular League One campaign.
But clubs across the division have wasted little time in preparing for the 2022-23 season.
The landscape has dramatically changed already – with a swathe of rumours appearing every day. Here are the latest headlines...
Ex-Pompey man attracting Championship interest
A number of Championship clubs have shown an interest in Sheffield Wednesday winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, according to reports.
The Sheffield Star understands the ex-Pompey man’s future is currently unclear, with his Hillsborough contract set to expire at the end of this month.
Following his departure from Middlesbrough in November, Darren Moore secured his signature after a successful trial period.
Since then, Mendez-Laing scored two goals in 19 appearances and played in the Owls’ play-off second leg against Sunderland.
The 30-year-old is free to negotiate with other clubs.
Clarity over ex-Celtic boss’ Charlton chances
Despite his odds for the vacant Charton job shortening, it appears Neil Lennon won’t be taking the reins at The Valley.
The ex-Celtic boss was heavily linked with replacing Johnnie Jackson, following the latter’s sacking after just six months in charge.
But South London Press sports editor Richard Cawley posted on Twitter: ‘Neil Lennon isn’t going to be the next #CAFC manager.
‘I know that will lead to the inevitable question, “who is it going to be then?”.
‘I don’t know. But I do know that it definitely isn’t going to be Neil Lennon.’
Exeter boss Matt Taylor is the bookies’ favourite, while the ex-Hibs chief is still second in the running.
Barnsley turn to Duff
Barnsley have been granted permission to speak to Cheltenham’s Michael Duff about their vacant managerial position.
The Tykes have been withoutaheadcoachsincePoyaAsbaghipartedcompanywiththe club following their relegation from the Championship.
Under Duff, the Robins won the League Two title in 2020-21 and recorded a 15th place finish last term.