Recap: Round-up of National League transfers as Kabongo Tshimanga stays at Chesterfield
Well, it is for Premier League and Football League clubs, who have until 11pm (midnight for Scottish clubs) tonight to complete their business. After that, they will have to go with the squads they have got until the end of the season apart from free transfers.
National League clubs, like Chesterfield, can continue to buy, sell and loan players beyond January, including from the Football League. However, they won’t have to worry about losing any players to clubs further up the pyramid because the window shuts tonight for those clubs. Got it?
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Hide AdBlues striker Kabongo Tshimanga has scored 22 goals in all competitions this season and is reportedly attracting interest from Scottish Premiership side Hearts, Peterborough United of the Championship and one unnamed Premier League team is said to have been watching him.
With Chesterfield second in the table and pushing for promotion, as well as the uncertainty surrounding manager James Rowe’s position, they really won’t want to lose their star man. But, as we know, every player has their price and Town may have to reluctantly sell if a healthy bid comes in.
So, deep breaths, it could be an interesting day...
DEADLINE DAY LIVE
Key Events
- Spireites keep Kabongo Tshimanga despite some interest
- National League clubs, apart from Wrexham, can still sign players after the deadline
- Transfer window for Premier League and Football League clubs closed at 11pm; Midnight in Scotland
Andy Woodman is staying at Bromley
A big boost for one of Chesterfield’s promotion rivals.
The club said in a statement: “Despite an official approach from Gillingham Andy has decided to remain at Hayes Lane and concentrate on the job at hand as we continue to challenge for promotion to the Football League.”
This one happened last night
Stockport County have sold John Rooney back to Barrow for an undisclosed fee.
The 31-year-old, who joined the Hatters from the League Two club 18 months ago, has now gone back the other way.
He finished last season as the club’s joint-top scorer in all competitions with 21 goals and was named National League Player of the Year .
Rooney has four goals to his name so far this campaign.
Stockport’s director of football, Simon Wilson, said: “We recognise this is a good opportunity for John, and a fair deal that suits all parties. John has been a really important part of the club’s development over the last 18 months. He is a winner and has helped us move forward, providing many ‘wow’ moments along the way.”
Good morning!
We know it’s not deadline day as such for National League clubs but we thought we’d join in the fun and keep an eye on what other clubs in Chesterfield’s division are doing in terms of transfers.
The Spireites do have a stronger interest in this window than previous years given that Kabongo Tshimanga has been linked with clubs further up the football pyramid - but they only have until 11pm tonight (or midnight in Scotland) to sign him if they want him for this season.
We will be putting all the latest moves and gossip from around the National League in this blog so keep checking back for updates.
Strap yourself in for what could be an interesting, or quite dull, day!