League Two side Morecambe are set to sign their first player of the transfer window amidst their financial worries.
The Shrimps ended the season with only five players contracted to the club for 2024/25 after posting a seven-figure loss over the previous financial year. The club had also received a three-point deduction for breaches of the EFL’s financial rules.
Derek Adams, who left the club in the middle of last season to join Scottish Premiership side Ross County, has returned to Lancashire to retake the helm of the club after Ged Brannan opted to join the coaching staff at Accrington Stanley.
According to reports, the Scottish manager is set to enter the transfer market to sign an out-of-contract player as the rebuild of the team commences.
Football Insider’s Peter O’Rourke has revealed that Tranmere Rovers midfielder Paul Lewis will be joining Morecambe on a free transfer. The former Cambridge United player rejoined the Birkenhead club in 2022 but struggled for game time under Nigel Adkins.
The 29-year-old made 14 appearances in the league last season, failing to register a goal or assist. His contract at Prenton Park is set to expire at the end of this month.
Having appeared for England’s C team in 2015, Lewis is a veteran of the fourth tier, also playing for Northampton Town for one season for the Cobblers’ first season back in the league.
Writer’s View
Morecambe are in a very tight spot right now so getting experienced players on a free will likely be where they operate for most of this window. Paul Lewis may not have been a rated figure by Tranmere fans but Morecambe’s situation needs the ability he will be able to offer.
There will be a lot of incomings for the Shrimps next season with only six players at the club. The youth squads will also be as important as they were last season in terms of depth. Whilst it will not be easy by any margin, a familiar face such as Derek Adams who understands the club will be the key factor in keeping Morecambe out of a relegation fight.
1st Class Honours in Multimedia Journalism at Salford University. Writing mainly about League Two.
