Blackpool FC deadline day RECAP: Seasiders confirm last-minute deal for Crewe winger, right-back conundrum is solved
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Key Events
- Seasiders finally announce last-minute deal for Crewe winger Owen Dale
- Right-backs Dujon Sterling and Jordan Gabriel make the move to Bloomfield Road
- Pool knocked back for two midfielders
20 minutes to go
Will the Seasiders get Owen Dale over the line? Could there be another late move in store?
Hold onto your hats, we won’t have to wait long to find out.
More information emerges
According to football transfer website Football Insider, Blackpool have agreed a £500,000 fee for Crewe winger Owen Dale.
The Seasiders now face a late race to get the deal over the line before the 11pm deadline.
Dale is out of contract at the end of the season and, with the winger keen to leave, it appears Crewe’s hand has been forced.
What do we know about Owen Dale?
Blackpool were linked with a move for Crewe winger Owen Dale earlier in the window.
Their initial approach was knocked back by the Railwaymen, but the Seasiders have now reignited their interest ahead of tonight’s 11pm deadline.
Dale was left out of Crewe’s squad tonight for the second game running as Dave Artell named a relatively strong side for their EFL Trophy group game against Shrewsbury Town.
Artell has yet to say anything publicly about Dale’s absence.
It’s understood the 22-year-old is keen to move though and wants to test himself in the Championship, where he could be reunited with former Crewe teammate Ryan Wintle.
Dale made his debut for Crewe in August 2017 and has since made 109 appearances, scoring 15 times.
But 12 of those goals came last season in 48 appearances in the best season of his career to date.
The Warrington-born winger, who has also been linked with Blackburn Rovers this window, has previously enjoyed loan spells in non-league with Witton Albion and Altrincham.
Late frustration
Blackpool’s deadline day search for a midfielder continues to rumble on after being knocked back for another player.
According to Sky Sports, the Seasiders have made a late approach for MK Dons starlet Matt O’Riley.
Neil Critchley’s side had been hoping to wrap up the deal ahead of tonight’s 11pm deadline, but their offer has been turned down.
O’Riley is now due to remain at Stadium:MK.
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