“Would be good business” – Coventry City eyeing move for Derby County star: The verdict

This article is part of Football League World’s ‘The Verdict‘ series, which provides personal opinions from the FLW writers regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

Coventry City have emerged as potential suitors for Derby County full-back Lee Buchanan.

As per DerbyshireLive, via CoventryLive, the Sky Blues are one of a number of clubs interested in a move for the young defender.

This latest update comes after it emerged recently that representatives of the 21-year-old are locked in a contract disagreement with Wayne Rooney and Derby County regarding a recent extension to the player’s current contract.

That extension will see him remain at Pride Park for a further year, whilst the player’s representatives seemingly feel he should be allowed to leave on a free transfer this summer.

With that in mind, we asked three of our writers for their verdict on Buchanan being linked with a move to the CBS Arena.

A player who certainly proved last season that he should not be playing his football in League One next season, Lee Buchanan would be an excellent addition at Coventry City.

With the left-back/wing-back position emerging as a priority area for the Sky Blues, Buchanan is someone who can provide an excellent defensive service, all whilst causing problems in an attacking sense.

He also displayed during the course of the season that he possesses the necessary levels of versatility to operate as a left-sided centre-back, again, a position that seemingly needs addressing now that it is confirmed that Jake Clarke-Salter will not be returning.

Competition levels will of course be high, meaning it may be a difficult deal for the Midlands club to complete within a budget.

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