Under what circumstances would Peterborough United players be allowed to leave in January?

Peterborough United boss Grant McCann insists no players will leave the Weston Homes Stadium during the January transfer window without the arrival of a better replacement.
By Alan Swann
Published 2nd Dec 2022, 07:00 BST
Updated 2nd Dec 2022, 08:26 BST
David Ajiboye (left) in action for Posh. Photo: Joe Dent/theposh.com.David Ajiboye (left) in action for Posh. Photo: Joe Dent/theposh.com.
David Ajiboye (left) in action for Posh. Photo: Joe Dent/theposh.com.

McCann is adamant he is happy with his playing squad, but he accepts there are some players who might like to go elsewhere to get more playing minutes.

Summer signing David Ajiboye and full-back Joe Tomlinson has yet to start a League One game this season, while million-pound forward Joel Randall has started just one.

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Back-up goalkeeper Will Blackmore will probably leave on loan once Harvey Cartwright is back to full fitness, while it’s expected centre-back Kell Watts will be sent back to Newcastle United once his initlal loan deal at Posh ends in January. Watts has also started just one League One match.

If Ronnie Edwards leaves as well as Watts, Posh would be expected to seek a new central defender.

McCann said: “There could be players who want to leave to get more minutes, but they will only go if we bring in a replacement who is better.”

Posh chairman Darragh MacAnthony has intimated he will back his manager in next month’s transfer window if requested.

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