Bolton Wanderers’ League One play-off final defeat to Oxford United on Saturday will likely have more consequences than just what division the Trotters are playing in next season, with interest in their top talent likely to intensify,
A Josh Murphy brace was enough to condemn Ian Evatt’s side to another season in the third tier and make it back-to-back playoff defeats in their quest to return to the Championship, and the following months will determine just how detrimental that Wembley defeat proves to be.
One player who has already been said to be sparking interest from teams higher up the football pyramid is frontman Dion Charles, with Stoke City and Watford both said to be keen on the 28-year-old in the past.
Having been one of the standout performers in the third tier, both with Accrington Stanley and with Wanderers, it would be no surprise to see Championship clubs sniffing around again this summer, with his attacking play destined for a higher level.
