Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Balazs Toth is expected to travel for Tuesday night's Championship fixture against Lincoln City. This comes despite renewed transfer interest from Scottish champions Celtic, as reported by staceywest.net.
Lincoln City, currently 17th in the Championship with four points from four games, host a Blackburn side facing squad complications. The Imps have scored three goals and conceded five this season, leaving them with a minus two goal difference. They sit six points behind early leaders Swansea City.
Will Balazs Toth play against Lincoln City?
Sources close to Blackburn Rovers have indicated that Balazs Toth is expected to be part of the travelling party for the match at Sincil Bank. This follows reports elsewhere that claimed the 28-year-old Hungarian had become unhappy in training and would not feature against the Imps. Those close to the club have denied those suggestions, stating the goalkeeper has continued to conduct himself professionally. Unless Celtic make decisive progress before the transfer deadline, Toth should line up against Lincoln City on Tuesday night.
What is the latest on Celtic's interest?
Celtic have revived their pursuit of Toth ahead of the transfer window closing. They were heavily linked with the player earlier in the summer, but their interest reportedly cooled after they were eliminated from the Champions League. The Scottish side have yet to meet Blackburn's asking price for the goalkeeper, whose existing deal runs until 2027. Toth is reportedly relaxed about his immediate future and would be comfortable remaining with Blackburn for the final two years of his contract. However, he would be open to leaving this summer if Rovers and Celtic can agree a suitable fee. He is not expected to reconsider his decision to reject fresh terms offered by Blackburn.
What has been said about the transfer situation?
Former Blackburn manager Tony Mowbray has previously suggested the club's stance on the player. "Rovers should cash in on the goalkeeper rather than risk eventually losing him without receiving a fee," Mowbray said. Toth has established himself as an important figure for Blackburn since arriving from Hungarian side Fehérvár. The continued uncertainty surrounding their first-choice goalkeeper is another unwanted complication for a squad already set to arrive at Sincil Bank depleted.
How does this affect Lincoln City's preparations?
The Imps will be looking to build on their current league position, which you can track on our standings page. Their next Championship fixture after hosting Blackburn is a home match against Southampton on September 5th. Southampton currently sit 18th in the table, one place below Lincoln City. Managerial preparations will now factor in the high probability of facing Balazs Toth in goal, a player whose future has been the subject of intense speculation. Lincoln City's own squad details and player statistics are available on our squad and stats pages.
The Championship fixture at Sincil Bank kicks off on Tuesday evening, with Balazs Toth contracted to Blackburn Rovers until the summer of 2027.
