4 Blackpool FC transfer matters that Neil Critchley will have to deal with very soon

The 2021/22 Championship campaign was full of positives for Blackpool and the task facing Neil Critchley this summer is ensuring that they capitalise on that momentum. 

A 16th place finish in their first season back in the second tier is impressive but there were points when the North West club were battling for a place in the top six.

Even so, next season’s target should be to continue to establish themselves in the Championship with anything beyond that viewed as a success.

A strong summer window will be needed for Blackpool to really make the most of their progress this term and with that in mind, we’ve highlighted four transfer matters that Critchley will have to deal with very soon…

Interest in Josh Bowler

The 12-month extension clause in Josh Bowler’s contract was triggered by the club earlier this week but that won’t be the last we hear of the situation.

Nottingham Forest and Fulham were both reportedly interested in January and we can expect some more attention in the summer.

Even with the extension, Bowler’s contract is up at the end of the 2022/23 campaign and Critchley will likely have to deal with interest from elsewhere once the transfer window opens.

He’ll want to have an idea from the club chiefs what sort of offer they would accept for the winger and have some contingency plans in place.

Finding an alternative to Ebou Adams

Talking of contingency plans, Blackpool will have to look for alternatives to Ebou Adams after the midfielder’s move to Cardiff City was confirmed this week.

Adams helped Forest Green Rovers win promotion to League One and claim the League Two title in 2021/22 but left the South West club as a free agent at the end of the season.

It was reported by Lancashire Live in April that