Blackpool in five team transfer race for Man Utd star as Charlton man could be available for free

Blackpool are in a four-team race to sign Manchester United youngster Dan Gorre, according to reports. 

According to the Daily Mail, the Seasiders along with Bolton Wanderers, Fleetwood Town and Shrewsbury Town are ‘keen’ to take on the youngster. Gore has made two first-team appearances this season for United but will be allowed to leave Old Trafford to aid his development. 

The 19-year-old had been linked with a move to Blackpool’s Lancashire rivals Preston North End in the Championship but a move to League One is the preferred option. Gore could get more game time in English football’s third tier and then in the summer after some senior games under his belt could then move up a level. 

Several agents are said to have made pitches to Gore with the 'promise' of helping him find a club on loan. He is currently represented by his family but agencies are keen to work with the Burnley-born teenager.

Man United are currently on a warm weather training camp in Dubai after being given the week off following a winter break in the Premier League. Gore is expected to be one of those who are jetting off to the Middle East. 

In other news, two of Blackpool’s League One rivals have joined the race to sign Charlton Athletic defender Terrell Thomas, according to reports.

Thomas was linked with a move to Bloomfield Road at the end of December by Football Insider, and now the outlet reports that two new clubs have joined the battle for his signature. Troubled club Reading along with the Seasiders now face competition from Wigan Athletic and Barnsley.

He is in to the final six months of his contract at The Valley and the article adds that he could be allowed to leave for free. Thomas is a left-sided centre-back and that would be of big use to Neil Critchley who operates wth a three-at-the-back system. The 28-year-old played the entirety of Charlton's 2-1 defeat to Peterborough United at the weekend and has made 23 appearances in all competitions for the Addicks.