Lincoln City have been linked with a move for Sutton United midfielder Alistair Smith, as reported by Pete O’Rourke from Football Insider.Â
Smith joined Sutton in 2021 and helped The U’s to a 14th-placed position last season. The midfielder played 35 times last season and picked up the Young Player Of The Season award. The Scotsman could see himself out of contract with the League Two side at the end of the season, as his 18-month deal comes to an end.
It is yet to be confirmed, as to whether a contract extension has been triggered by the club.
Who is Alistair Smith?
Alistair Smith started his career as a product of Mansfield Town’s academy. The former Stags midfielder made his first appearance for the side in 2018, before signing an 18-month contract with the League Two side. After making his first appearance in the EFL Trophy, the midfielder join Kettering Town on a short term loan.
The midfielder’s next move was to Altrincham, where he made 11 appearances, which resulted in a permanent switch in 2021. The same year, Smith joined his current side Sutton United on an 18-month deal.
The Sutton star has made 68 appearances scoring 13 goals for the League Two outfit. After winning The Young Player Of The Year award.
Writers View
If this move was the come to fruition, I think it would be a fantastic addition to Lincoln, despite an injury last season, Smith came into form last campaign with 3 assists and 5 goals. The impact he has had on Sutton is great and he certainly would be a good addition to the Imps.
Mark Kennedy could bring out the best in the central midfielder and after a fantastic season, he could hit the ground running in a move that’s closer to home. If the current Sutton player were to become free at the end of the season, there’s nothing to lose and everything to gain, why wouldn’t you take the risk?
In Summary, free or not, Smith would be a quality acquisition for the Imps, who need players in that position, despite not playing League One football, this could be the perfect time for the 24-year-old to make his next move and develop his talents.
