Lincoln City turned down late transfer interest in striker Rob Street, with Peterborough United revealed as one of the chasing clubs during last night’s Imps+ broadcast of their EFL Trophy game with Notts County.
The 23-year-old, who has started the new campaign brightly, will remain at the LNER Stadium after speculation linking him with a move away.
Posh And Rovers Make Their Move
Veteran commentator John Helm revealed on air that Peterborough had been one of the clubs interested in Street, only to see their efforts fail. Doncaster were also credited with an approach, further underlining the growing demand for the forward.
With interest mounting, the Imps were forced to stand firm as the window closed, signalling that Street remains central to their plans under Michael Skubala. Peterborough appeared to have then turned their attention to Blackburn Rovers striker Harry Leonard, their late-window acquisition.
Street’s Value Rising
Lincoln only signed Street from Cheltenham Town last summer in a deal worth around £30,000, having monitored him since his days at Crystal Palace. The forward enjoyed a breakthrough loan spell at Doncaster last season, hitting 12 goals in League Two, before returning to make an immediate impact in League One this term.
Reports suggested Lincoln had previously rebuffed bids in the region of £600,000, while some reports suggested up to £1 million. While those figures seem attractive, City held firm, and the late approaches highlight how quickly Street’s reputation has grown.
The striker’s development reflects positively on Lincoln’s recruitment policy, which has already drawn praise for spotting talent capable of commanding significant resale value. For Street, remaining at the LNER Stadium provides a platform to continue his progression in a side looking to push on after a solid start to the season.
Writer’s View
The revelation that Peterborough and Doncaster were interested in landing Street reinforces how highly he is regarded across the EFL.
However, for Lincoln, holding firm was a big decision. Street may not yet be a proven Championship-level striker, but his trajectory suggests he could reach that level, and selling could have left the squad short of firepower. With financial pressure eased by earlier summer business, the club were in a strong position to reject bids and keep a player who offers both immediate quality and long-term value.
Also, Lincoln fans will have been tired of seeing their best players go to Peterborough over the years, and for them to now be in a position to turn down not just a big deal, but a huge sum of money for a player with fewer than 10 starts as a central striker, is an indication of how far they’ve progressed.
