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BBC News
4 days ago
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Imps have set price for Erhahon
Clubs interested in Lincoln City's Ethan Erhahon have been told exactly what it will cost to prise the midfielder away from the League One side this summer, says Imps director of football Jez Erhahon was voted both Players' Player and Fans' Player of the Season 12 months ago, George anticipated the former Scotland Under-21 international would fetch a club-record fee when sold in while the 24-year-old did not perform to the same level as Lincoln finished mid-table in 2024-25, expectations are that the former St Mirren player will still attract interest from Championship have reportedly knocked back a £600,000 bid from second-tier side Swansea City,, external and George says the club will not budge on their unspecified valuation of Erhahon."Ethan's agent is very aware of the number and clubs are very aware of the number and it's up to clubs to meet that valuation," George told BBC Radio Lincolnshire in a wide-ranging interview."It is very early in the summer and we do expect to get offers because Ethan is an outstanding player with outstanding attributes and outstanding potential."It would surprise me if there wasn't a club in the Championship that doesn't see his potential." Since moving to Lincoln in January 2023, Erhahon has made 107 appearances for the featured 38 times across all competitions last season, although his impact in the second half of the campaign was limited because of an injury layoff."If I was a Championship director of football or a Championship head of recruitment, Ethan would absolutely be top of my list," George said."Has he been quite as impressive last season as he was the year before? No. But the year before he was absolutely outstanding and I cannot believe that this time last year we didn't have people absolutely banging our door down to sign Ethan."For clubs not to do that, I can't understand what they look for. He has all the attributes, and form is temporary as the saying goes."I look at him and think, for his age, his athletic capabilities, his technical detail and all his strengths and his ceiling and what he is capable of being, I'd be banging Lincoln City's door down. But I'm not, I'm here and my job is to make sure we only open that door to a club who comes with the right valuation."
BBC News
13-05-2025
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- BBC News
Swans seek alternatives as Erhahon interest ebbs
Swansea City are expected to turn their attention to other targets after expressing an interest in Lincoln City midfielder Ethan Scotland Under-21 international Erhahon is being linked with a move to the Championship having made 107 appearances for Lincoln since joining the League One club in January despite suggestions that Swansea have had an offer for Erhahon turned down, the 24-year-old seems unlikely to move to south came through the ranks at Scottish side St Mirren before moving to Lincoln.
Wales Online
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
Tonight's Swansea City news as bid for midfielder rejected and Hull's Jerry Yates stance made clear
Tonight's Swansea City news as bid for midfielder rejected and Hull's Jerry Yates stance made clear The latest news from the Stadium Ethan Erhahon of Lincoln City (Image: Getty Images ) Here's your round-up of all the latest Swansea City news for Tuesday. May 13. Bid for midfielder rejected Swansea City had seen a bid knocked back by Lincoln City for midfielder Ethan Erhahon, WalesOnline understands. The Swans are keen on strengthening their midfield options this summer and had initially identified the 24-year-old as a possible recruit. The value of their bid isn't yet known, but reports elsewhere have suggested it could be in the region of £600,000. Sign up to the Swansea City WhatsApp service to get breaking news and top stories sent to your phone In any case, it's understood Lincoln's valuation of the the Scotland under-21 international is seemingly beyond what Swansea are willing to pay, with several other clubs also believed to be taking an interest. It seems there was a reluctance among Swans chiefs to get involved in what they felt could be a potential bidding war, and the club are understood to have already dropped out of the race for his signature. Article continues below Erhahon was a regular for the Imps in League One last season, racking up 31 appearances, and his exploits have clearly caught attention from elsewhere. Blackburn Rovers, Derby County, Oxford United and Millwall are all among the other clubs linked, along with Preston North End and League One side Plymouth Argyle. Hull not in for Yates Hull City are not currently interested in a move for Swansea City strike Jerry Yates. That's according to our colleagues at Hull Live, who claim that sources inside the MKM Stadium have indicated the forward is not currently an option being considered this summer. Reports elsewhere had suggested that the Tigers were among a clutch of clubs chasing the 28-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Championship rivals Derby County. Yates netted 10 goals to help the Rams stave off relegation to League One, but his future now appears uncertain. WalesOnline understands a decision over his future at the club hasn't yet been made, but there has already been a suggestion they might well be willing to listen to offers as they bid to free up funds for Alan Sheehan's first full campaign in charge. A return to Derby hasn't yet been ruled out, although again it's not quite clear whether he would be of interest to current boss John Eustace, having been a big favourite with predecessor Paul Warne. Queens Park Rangers and Blackburn Rovers are the other clubs to have been linked recently, while a move to the MLS has also been touted as a possible option. O'Dea talks 'at advanced stage' Swansea City have reportedly moved closer to striking an agreement with Cetic coach Darren O'Dea. Alan Sheehan has identified the Celtic pathways manager as the ideal candidate to take over as his number two ahead of the new season, and he now seems likely to take the post ahead of the summer. According to Scottish journalist Anthony Joseph, talks between the two camps are now at an 'advanced stage'. Sign up to our Swansea City newsletter here Commenting on O'Dea's potential exit last week, first team boss Brendan Rodgers said: "I spoke to Darren yesterday on that. Content cannot be displayed without consent "He came to see me and get my thoughts on what that would be, what it would look like. "Obviously, I know Swansea as a club and a city better than most. "So, yes, I think that there may well be a possibility of him to go as a coach. I think in his heart, he still sees himself as that. "Probably the role he's in now is probably only do-able at a club like Celtic. But I think his heart is in coaching and maybe the possibility to manage later on." Article continues below "So, yes, he just asked my opinion on it. And, yes, so we'll see what happens on that."
