Millwall and Charlton Athletic Battle for £1m Championship Striker as QPR Star Faces Transfer Exit
In a dramatic turn of events in the Championship transfer market, two London clubs are locked in a fierce competition for a promising young striker, while a midfield stalwart at Queens Park Rangers contemplates a potential departure. The January window is heating up with significant moves that could reshape squad dynamics across the league.
QPR Open to Sam Field Transfer Amid Growing Interest
Queens Park Rangers are reportedly prepared to sanction a January transfer exit for their experienced midfielder, Sam Field, as interest mounts from both Championship rivals and Major League Soccer outfits. The 27-year-old, who has been a consistent presence at Loftus Road since initially joining on loan in February 2021, has made an impressive 195 appearances for the R's.
Despite his longstanding commitment, Field has found himself in and out of the starting lineup this season, accumulating 859 minutes of football across all competitions prior to the Oxford United match. Under manager Julien Stephan, he has slipped down the pecking order behind players such as Jonathan Varane and Nicolas Madsen, prompting speculation about his future.
Football League World has carried reports indicating a potential exit, though specific suitor clubs remain unnamed at this stage. Interestingly, Field only signed a new contract at Loftus Road last summer, with the exact duration of that deal remaining undisclosed. At the time of signing, the midfielder expressed his delight, stating: "I'm really delighted. The club have come to me and I really appreciate that. I value that a lot, and I value being here. It's been great for my development so I'm looking forward to repaying that."
The former West Bromwich Albion and Charlton Athletic player also spoke about aspiring to a more significant leadership role within the squad, adding: "I enjoy trying to help. I'm deemed an older player now, which is mental for me still, but it's nice to take that responsibility and try to help other lads and recognise it's not just about me, it's about everyone else. If I can get a couple more percent out of everyone else, that helps me, that helps the team, it helps everyone."
Millwall and Charlton Athletic in Race for Sheffield Wednesday Forward
Meanwhile, a separate transfer saga is unfolding as Millwall and Charlton Athletic have both been credited with serious interest in Sheffield Wednesday striker Bailey Cadamarteri. According to reports from The Star, a total of nine clubs are currently competing to secure the signature of the 20-year-old forward, who has managed to score two goals so far this season.
The competition is intense, with Scottish Premiership side Hibernian having already seen an offer for the young striker turned down. It is now understood that Swansea City, Blackburn Rovers, Stoke City, Luton Town, Wycombe Wanderers, and Mansfield Town all have the Jamaica international firmly on their radar.
In particularly exciting news for Millwall supporters, it has been revealed that the Lions are actively pursuing a deal and could potentially emerge as frontrunners in this heated race. Sources suggest that a bid ranging between £750,000 and £1 million would likely be considered acceptable by Sheffield Wednesday, highlighting the significant financial stakes involved in this transfer pursuit.
This development comes alongside other transfer rumours, including an approach made by Millwall to beat Stoke City and Preston North End to the signing of a Championship icon, further emphasising the club's ambitious intentions in the current window.
