Blackpool face a battle to keep two of their current stars as vultures circle Bloomfield Road.
Alan Nixon of the Sun reports that both Marc Bola and Curtis Tilt are the subjects of interest from other clubs. Luton Town, champions of League One last season, are the side hoping to lure Bola away from the north-west.
The 21-year-old full back only joined them last summer after being released by Arsenal, but he made 43 senior appearances in all competitions last season, maturing as a player and catching the eye of Luton’s scouts.
As for Tilt, Portsmouth are thought to be eyeing him after losing Matt Clarke to Brighton. The Walsall-born 27-year-old only has two seasons of Football League experience, but has become a key part of the Blackpool defence since his switch from Wrexham.
The issue for Pompey is both cost and personal terms, as Tilt is highly-sought after and wouldn’t be allowed to leave on the cheap.
There is some positive news for Tangerines’ fans though; they’re in the hunt for striker Eoin Doyle, again via Nixon.
The 31-year-old scored ten goals for Bradford last season as they were relegated from League One, but is now available as a free agent.
Our View
Ins and outs; the lifeblood of the pre-season. Every fan is hoping to see his club linked with players, but having Doyle on the radar would not cover the loss of Bola, Tilt or Both.
If Pompey and Luton were successful, it would leave a huge hole for Terry McPhillips to fill before the season began. Bola grew in confidence and benefitted from a full season of senior football, whilst Tilt has always been a behemoth for them.
He’s big, strong and reads the game well. There are few other defenders at League One level with his skill set and that would make him very hard to replace.
