Town Move On From Bamford
Friday, 9th Jan 2026 19:17
Town have ended their pursuit of Sheffield United striker Patrick Bamford having held talks with the 32-year-old.
Bamford’s short-term deal with the Blades is up next week and the Blues were eyeing the situation as they look to add to their attacking options during this transfer window.
Journalist Ben Jacobs is reporting that Town have walked away from a potential deal with the former Leeds man and are now looking at other options, which we understand to be the case.
Bamford, who has scored five goals in six starts and four sub appearances for the Blades, now seems likely to sign a further contract at Bramall Lane.
Meanwhile, we understand there is nothing in reports that the Blues are set to take Chelsea youngster Kendry Paez on loan once he is recalled from Strasbourg.
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darkhorse28 added 19:37 – Jan 9
He’s lived in Thorpe Arch, near the Leeds training ground for a long while, very settled, recently married with a four year old daughter.
We make SUCH hard work of recruitment. It’s not rocket science, he has more money than god, won’t feature in the premier league, and won’t be leaving a place he’s very very well settled, even short term.
It’s like we just pluck names out of hats. I can see the footballing logic, but Ashton has been in the game 35 years, how are we actually short listing players, what a waste of energy and time, and resources.
It’s not elite is it. Everyone knows he’s not moving, apart from Mark. Sake.
I guess on a positive note.., the last time we moved well down a striker shortlist, to someone we didn’t rate enough to be a priority, we got Delap, guess we’re relying on luck again, rather than skill.
Ashton is poor at this, for someone so experienced, we haven’t improved at all talent ID, if anything the last few windows we’ve regressed.
