Lincoln City are expecting to complete one or two more signings before the transfer window closes, as reported by footballlowdown.com. Joint head coach Tom Shaw revealed the club's plans this week, with the Championship side sitting 22nd in the table after two defeats.
What did the coaches say about transfers?
Tom Shaw confirmed the club's intention to add to its squad in the coming days. "There will be one or two more bits coming into the building, I think, which we’re really excited about," Shaw said. He and fellow joint head coach Chris Cohen are working with sporting director Jez George and chief executive Liam Scully, who hold daily conversations about recruitment. Shaw praised the backing the coaching staff has received, pointing to the quality of players already brought in during the summer.
How has the season start shaped their plans?
Lincoln City's return to the Championship has begun with a tough run of fixtures, including matches against Middlesbrough and Portsmouth. Those early games have provided valuable information for Shaw and Cohen to assess their squad. The club has scored 2 goals but conceded 5, leaving them with a -3 goal difference and zero points from their opening two matches. This difficult start, combined with some injury issues in the opening weeks, has influenced their thinking. Recruitment plans were drawn up before the window opened, but the demands of competitive football in a higher division can change priorities.
What is the current state of the squad?
The core of the squad is built around the players who earned promotion from League One last season. The coaching staff has shown strong faith in that established group. Some of the summer arrivals joined at different points of pre-season and needed time to build their fitness. As a result, none of the new signings had started any of the club's first three competitive fixtures, though that could change in the upcoming Carabao Cup tie at Blackpool. Immediate requirements identified by Shaw and Cohen will shape any remaining business. Fans can track the team's availability on our squad page.
What happens next for Lincoln City?
The next week is likely to bring the final pieces of Lincoln City's summer recruitment. The transfer window is moving towards its conclusion, and further arrivals are expected in the next few days. On the pitch, the focus immediately turns to a crucial away match against Bolton Wanderers on 29 August. Bolton are currently 8th in the Championship table. A positive result there could provide a vital boost as the Imps look to climb from the bottom of the standings. The club is six points behind early leaders Millwall, highlighting the need for a swift turnaround in form.
