League Two club set asking price for Barnsley and Rotherham United target
AFC Wimbledon want a fee of around £1.2million for striker Ali Al-Hamadi amid interest from Barnsley and Rotherham United, as per Darren Witcoop.
Al-Hamadi, 21, joined AFC Wimbledon last January from League One side Wycombe Wanderers.
He went on to make 19 fourth tier appearances for his new club in the second half of last season, scoring ten goals and getting one assist.
Despite only having been on the move at the start of the year, earlier this summer a report suggested Championship duo Bristol City and Preston North End were keeping tabs on the Iraq international. However, that interest didn’t materialise.
But, now it seems Barnsley have had a bid rejected for the striker with second tier side Rotherham United monitoring the situation. It is said AFC Wimbledon want £1.2million with a decent sell-on clause owed to Wycombe Wanderers should he leave this summer.
Promising signs
Al-Hamadi hasn’t had loads of senior experience yet, but last season was a promising experience and considering it was in a poor Wimbledon side, the goals were even more impressive.
He is yet to prove he is capable of performing at a higher level than League Two, but given his age and recent record he should have very few problems adjusting to life in the third tier should a move occur this summer.
Barnsley could do with extra firepower up top and it appears they remain keen on striking a deal despite their recent rejected bid.
It remains to be seen whether any side will meet Wimbledon’s asking price before next week’s deadline, but this is definitely one to keep an eye on over the next ten days.
Tucker too expensive for Barnsley, claim reports
The defender has been involved in every game for MK Dons this season
League One side Barnsley are rumoured to have been priced out of a move for MK Dons defender Jack Tucker.
Neil Collins’ side are in the market for centre backs following the departure of Mads Andersen to Luton Town earlier this summer.
Having added Mael de Gevigney and Kacper Lopata in the window so far, the Tykes are still keen on more defensive numbers and Tucker was high on their list of potential recruits.
But just a year after signing the 23-year-old from Gillingham, Dons are keen on keeping Tucker, who has played every game so far under Graham Alexander, and according to reports, have stuck a significant price tag on the defender.
Dons are still working to bring in recruits themselves, with head coach Alexander eager to add at least three new faces to his squad before the window closes on Friday September 1.
He is keen to bring in a physical presence up front to help Mo Eisa and Jonathan Leko, as well as bodies which can make an impact in midfield.
