Peterborough United are preparing for a significant summer rebuild after chairman Darragh MacAnthony confirmed the club have received a substantial offer for striker Gustav Lindgren – and conceded recruitment plans have shifted after a poor end to the season.
Major rethink as Posh prepare for bold summer
Speaking on his latest Hard Truth podcast, MacAnthony revealed a Swedish club had submitted a seven-figure bid for Lindgren, but insisted the 23-year-old remains part of the club’s long-term vision and is expected to thrive in League One next season.
However, while the striker’s future remains under discussion, it is the collective performance of the squad in recent weeks that has sparked alarm behind the scenes. MacAnthony admitted that a failure to impress during what should have been low-pressure fixtures had prompted a rethink of the club’s summer transfer strategy.
“If some of the players had kidded us on, and we’d won those last few games, maybe that could have been the worst thing in the world for us. We could have sat back and said we only needed to sign three or four new players. Then a hard truth kicked in… We are aligned on needing to do something much bigger than we expected.”
Key Areas For Change
Posh are now planning for a much more aggressive recruitment window, with up to ten signings targeted. While their model of investing in young talent remains in place, the focus will now also shift to experienced League One-ready professionals.
Key areas include a new goalkeeper, two centre-backs, a partner in midfield for Archie Collins, and greater competition in the attacking midfield role currently held by Chris Conn-Clarke. MacAnthony also spoke about needing to replace Kwame Poku and boosting competition for Abraham Odoh, who showed flashes but must now deliver more consistency.
MacAnthony was frank in his assessment of last summer’s transfer business, acknowledging it had fallen short in some areas. Players like Conn-Clarke and George Nevett, tipped to be key figures, have struggled to live up to expectations—though the door remains open for both to prove their worth.
“We will spend money, we will be one of the big spenders again… but we’ll sign players who want to win promotions, not just chase big moves.”
Writer’s view
This summer could define Peterborough United’s trajectory for years to come. A policy shift from purely youthful promise to adding experienced campaigners suggests lessons have been learned from recent disappointments.
With big money on the table for players like Lindgren, the club faces key decisions—but the intent to compete at the top end of League One is clear. MacAnthony’s honesty about mistakes and ambition for a swift revival should reassure fans still reeling from an underwhelming campaign.
