Bolton Wanderers close in on transfer deal for 26-year-old

Bolton Wanderers are closing in on signing Kyle Dempsey from Gillingham according to The Sun’s Alan Nixon.

The 26-year-old was a huge part of the Gills’ outstanding 2020/21 campaign and he could be swapping 23rd for 14th in the League One table.

The Trotters caught the eye of all EFL fans by dismantling Sunderland to a resounding 6-0 scoreline on Saturday, demonstrating exactly what they are capable of after completing some very encouraging transfer business this month.

Dempsey would join a very impressive midfield contingent that Ian Evatt and the supporters will be expecting to contribute to a third tier promotion push next season.

To confirm the Trotters’ pursuit of Dempsey, Alan Nixon posted on Twitter this afternoon.

“BOLTON. Dempsey on his way from GILLINGHAM.”

BOLTON. Dempsey on his way from GILLINGHAM. #howsthetraffic

— Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) January 31, 2022

Dempsey chipped in with eight goals from central midfield last term and has skippered the club this season.

Steve Evans’ departure and the Gills’ alarming drop-off to become likely relegation fodder means it does not come as a surprise for Dempsey to be considering his future, with his contract up at Priestfield Stadium in the summer, Bolton have certainly found some value in the market.

Bolton represent an ambitious next chapter for Dempsey who will have his sights set on playing Championship football in the not too distant future.

The Verdict

This would be a great signing, ever since Gillingham’s decline it has become apparent that Dempsey would move on to a better performing League One side.

Bolton offer him a very exciting project under Ian Evatt, and it will be interesting to see how he adjusts to a possession based style of play after playing