Bolton Wanderers Everything rests on Max Dean or Johnny Kenny

Under the bright lights of the University of Bolton Stadium, Bolton Wanderers fans watch their side cling to four points from two Championship fixtures, while the club’s deadline looms on Tuesday. Action Image By  Chris Gallagher AM GMT+1 notes the urgency as Bolton chase Max Dean or Johnny Kenny, Everything at stake.

Bolton's early season and deadline pressure

Steven Schumacher’s side have picked up four points from their opening two games, remaining unbeaten but aware that reinforcements are needed before the transfer deadline on Tuesday. A draw at QPR highlighted concerns, as the hosts dominated and Bolton failed to register a shot on target.

The club has already secured Canadian international Jayden Nelson, hoping his pace will add unpredictability in the final third. Yet three of the top four scorers from last season – Mason Burstow, Amario Cozier‑Duberry and Johnny Kenny – are no longer at the club, underscoring the need for proven goalscorers.

Targeted attackers: Dean and Kenny

Gent have been in talks with Bolton over 22‑year‑old Max Dean for a while; he has not featured in their last five games and the Belgian side is holding out on his valuation, despite interest from Millwall last month.

Gent may need to sell Dean to fund their own incomings, suggesting a compromise could emerge before the deadline. Meanwhile, Johnny Kenny impressed during his loan spell in January, scoring six goals and providing three assists in 14 games before an injury curtailed his campaign.

Kenny has returned to full fitness but was an unused substitute as Celtic were knocked out of the Champions League by LASK. Celtic now have new attackers Kasper Hogh and Camilo Duran, while Danish international Callum Osmand remains an option, meaning Celtic’s stance could influence Kenny’s availability.

Chris Gallagher’s coverage background

Action Image By  Chris Gallagher AM GMT+1 is a freelance writer for Football League World. Graduating from Leeds Trinity University, Chris has been part of the FLW team since 2017 and has produced thousands of articles.

Primarily covering the Championship, Chris has attended West Brom and Birmingham City matches over the years to provide detailed match reports and sit in on press conferences. He is part of the team that covers all the latest news from the Football League, and also contributes to the editing team at FLW.

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