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Post by a more piratey game on Jun 24, 2020 12:30:49 GMT
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bluetornados
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Post by bluetornados on Jun 24, 2020 13:47:22 GMT
Bristol Rovers are closing in on their first signing of the summer in the form of Chelsea product Josh Grant, Bristol Live understands.
The Gas are in advanced negotiations with the versatile 21-year-old, who was an influential part of Plymouth Argyle's League Two promotion winning campaign last season.
Grant, who is comfortable playing in central midfield or across the back line, is set to join Rovers on a free transfer when he is released by the Blues on June 30.
With Liam Sercombe released by Rovers last week, Gas boss Ben Garner needed to bolster his midfield and Grant seems a perfect fit with the club's recruitment strategy.
London-born Grant's time at Chelsea began at the age of seven, and he has played for England's under-18 and under-20 sides.
That technical grounding in the game will be a huge boost for Garner, who hopes to transform the Gas into a possession based team, and Grant appears to be a player with plenty of potential for improvement.
Having moved to Home Park on loan from Stamford Bridge last summer as a defender, a move into holding midfield saw him flourish.
He made 30 appearances for the Pilgrims in all competitions across two loan spells this season, the second of which was with a view to a permanent transfer.
Argyle boss Ryan Lowe was keen to sign Grant on a permanent deal when the loan expired, but Plymouth Live revealed the midfielder had rejected a contract offer earlier this month with another club interested.
And Rovers are close to winning the battle for his signature, with a deal on the verge of being finalised.
Chelsea may be entitled to compensation as part of the deal, but Grant should prove to be a low-cost and shrewd addition to Ben Garner's squad.
He has showcased his ability in an upwardly-mobile Argyle side renowned for their attractive football, and the step up to League One represents a natural progression in his career.
It is likely to be the start of a busy summer for Rovers, as Garner looks to shape the squad to his liking, and the next Rovers starting line-up to take the field is sure to be much changed from the Gas’ last game back in March.
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Post by emperorsuperbus on Jun 25, 2020 16:35:00 GMT
Grant made his debut for England under-18s in June 2016, before featuring for the victorious England under-20 side at the 2017 Toulon Tournament.
We are not signing anyone this good, let’s be honest about it.
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Post by a more piratey game on Jun 25, 2020 17:09:19 GMT
Grant made his debut for England under-18s in June 2016, before featuring for the victorious England under-20 side at the 2017 Toulon Tournament. We are not signing anyone this good, let’s be honest about it. in the last 2 weeks we've got a training ground half built, and cleared £20m or so of debt on that basis, I think Messi should be due to join us around the end of next week
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Post by kingswood Polak on Jun 25, 2020 17:52:49 GMT
Grant made his debut for England under-18s in June 2016, before featuring for the victorious England under-20 side at the 2017 Toulon Tournament. We are not signing anyone this good, let’s be honest about it. Who really knows ? It’s very possible that WAQ could be prepared to bring in some quality as it’s been blatantly obvious that we have lacked any real midfield play and teams have been able to overwhelm by flooding that area. I’m quietly confident right now but it is Rovers we are talking about so always best to not get carried away
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Post by bloogas on Jun 25, 2020 18:23:20 GMT
Grant made his debut for England under-18s in June 2016, before featuring for the victorious England under-20 side at the 2017 Toulon Tournament. We are not signing anyone this good, let’s be honest about it. But, er, that's three years ago.
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Post by basel on Jun 25, 2020 18:45:30 GMT
Grant made his debut for England under-18s in June 2016, before featuring for the victorious England under-20 side at the 2017 Toulon Tournament. We are not signing anyone this good, let’s be honest about it. Who really knows ? It’s very possible that WAQ could be prepared to bring in some quality as it’s been blatantly obvious that we have lacked any real midfield play and teams have been able to overwhelm by flooding that area. I’m quietly confident right now but it is Rovers we are talking about so always best to not get carried away He is 21,so if he is capable of top division play now,that's where he would be going.Not all U18 top players make the top division. Depends where in his development he is Rovers might be perfect for him and then after a couple of seasons he may be ready for eg Spurs.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2020 21:38:31 GMT
Defensive midfield or centre-back.
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Post by Colyton Gas. on Jun 26, 2020 11:33:44 GMT
Jack Baldwin coming our way according to my mate at Sunderland.Says they are overloaded with central defenders.Thinh he's been on loan at Salford.
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