Tristen Batanwi faces permanent Coventry City exit as EFL offers lined up
Tristen Batanwi could be allowed to leave Coventry City and is a target for a number of EFL clubs this summer, sources have told Football Insider.
The 20-year-old is attracting interest in both permanent and loan moves as clubs have been placed on alert by his potential availability.
The left-wing-back could find himself pushed down the pecking order following their promotion to the Premier League, with new signings expected to arrive.
A number of League Two clubs have expressed an interest in signing Batanwi, and it remains to be seen whether Coventry would prefer a loan or permanent deal
He has now entered the final year of his contract after triggering an optional extension to his deal, but could be allowed to move on in search of playing time.
Batanwi has yet to make a senior appearance for Frank Lampard's side and may now find it impossible to break into the manager's first-team plans.
Will Tristen Batanwi be allowed to leave Coventry?
Batanwi has been highly rated at Coventry for his progress in their academy sides, but has been unable to break into the first-team squad at any stage.
The defender spent a significant period on the sidelines recently when he picked up a major injury for the Under-21s side, which derailed his first-team ambitions.
However, clubs across the EFL and notably in League Two are now prepared to hand him the opportunity to play regular football in the lower divisions.
A loan move remains a strong possibility given he is unproven at a senior level, with clubs keen to explore both short-term and long-term deals with the Sky Blues.
Coventry will make the final call over his future and whether they want to keep him at the CBS Arena beyond next season.
What has Frank Lampard got planned at Coventry?
Coventry being open to let one of their young players leave in Batanwi, comes as a result of ambitious transfer plans being put in place at the CBS Areana.
Batanwi and other players on the fringes of Lampard's squad could soon see themselves pushed out as the club makes way for a wave of incoming signings.
This comes as Football Insider revealed Coventry are planning to back Lampard to give them the best opportunity at staying in the Premier League next season.
A busy window is expected to follow their promotion, with positions throughout the starting XI set to be assessed and improved with new additions.
Coventry also believe backing the manager will give them a good chance of deterring interest from Premier League clubs who had been looking to lure him away.