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Coventry City’s players on notice as club plan for January transfer business

Coventry City news from CoventryLive as several Sky Blues players face a big couple of months before Frank Lampard has the opportunity to add fresh talent to his squad…

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 10:52 AM
Coventry City’s players on notice as club plan for January transfer business
Key Things to Know
  • Andy Turner reports Coventry City are assessing squad options ahead of potential January transfer window moves.
  • Coventry must clear squad space for new signings as they currently exceed the 25-man senior limit.
  • Head coach Frank Lampard admits defender Jake Bidwell could leave permanently or on loan in January.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Andy Turner reports that Coventry City are already evaluating their squad ahead of the January transfer window to ensure Premier League survival. Head coach Frank Lampard faces squad limit challenges after bringing in 12 summer additions costing over £120 million. With Coventry currently one player over the allowed 25-man squad, outgoing moves will be necessary to facilitate any new arrivals.

Jake Bidwell is considered likely to leave on loan or permanently after being excluded from the 25-man Premier League squad. Turner notes that other peripheral players, including Luke Woolfenden, Joel Latibeaudiere, and Ellis Simms, could also face potential January departures depending on squad depth, injury returns, and playing time over the next two months.

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