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Let's talk recruitment: What do Bolton Wanderers still need?

The season is upon us but Bolton Wanderers still have many gaps to fill. A couple of striker and wingers are the priorities but where else do the Whites need to strengthen before the season kicks-off?

04.08.26, 08:00 Updated 04.08.26, 11:41 4 Minute Read

Matt Bottomley

Matt Bottomley

The season begins at Hillsborough in just under a week and there is no hiding it, Bolton Wanderers are short in a number of areas before they embark on a season in the Championship.

The Whites have brought in six players so far with a focus on a defence first. Whilst this has replaced the likes of George Johnston and Jordi Osei Tutu, it leaves them with no depth in attacking areas. The bigger issue may not be just depth, but the goals and assists of Amario Cozier-Duberry, Johnny Kenny and Mason Burstow are yet to be replaced.

Winger

Wanderers most fruitful position in their promotion winning campaign came out wide. Cozier-Duberry was the star of the show, and whilst hope remains of his return, Bolton need to start acting, even if the Brighton & Hove Albion man is not an option. The winger offered the Whites 20 goal involvements alone, whilst fellow loanee Corey Blackett-Taylor also got in on the act. It is an area Bolton have to strengthen.

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Matt Bottomley

Matt Bottomley A lifelong Bolton Wanderers fan, this club is the reason I began my journalism career. Since sitting in the stands as a kid over 20 years ago, I have gone on to work for the likes of the BBC and The Telegraph before everything led me back to here, to the football club I love.

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