Imps Chase Peterborough Pair

16th May 2009

Lee Frecklington has moved to Peterborough United but seems the chances of two of his team-mates coming to Lincoln City FC are slim.

A few days ago, Peterborough made twelve of their players available for transfer as The Posh attempt to build for life in the Championship. Among those players listed were Liam Hatch and Alfie Potter; Lincoln have made enquires about both.

Unfortunately, striker Hatch is valued at £175,000 as Peterborough seek to recoup the £150,000 that they paid Barnet for him. Peterborough have already agreed a deal for Hatch to leave for an unnamed League Two club although this is pending Hatch agreeing terms. Even if the move falls through, the £175,000 transfer fee is way above Lincoln's budget; even if its was not then there would huge discussions among supporters in regard to gambling that kind of money on one player. The last player we bought from Peterborough was winger Ryan Semple, who made just four substitute appearances in 18 months before having his contract terminated by mutual consent.

Potter is a 20-year-old winger - Lincoln desperately need two wingers after being forced to play strikers on the wing combined with Dany N'Guessan's imminent departure - but a Conference National club have already bid £25,000 for him. This fee though would be more in keeping with Lincoln's budget and it remains to be seen whether The Imps match the bid.

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