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Could, this week, see an unwanted player finally move on? The reason I ask is that it is readily accepted that Jerry Yates does not have a future at Kenilworth Road, Jack Wilshere has made it blatantly clear that he does not feature in his plans for the 2026/2027 EFL League One season. However, as I have pre-empted before, moving Jerry Yates on might not be as easy as it appears, the 29-year-old will, in my view, sit and wait for the right deal to come along, basically a deal that suits him. It has even been suggested that Luton Town Football Club might be prepared to accept a loan offer for the striker who netted just twice for the Hatters, in the league, last season. But could a return to an old stomping ground suit or appeal to Jerry Yates? The reason I ask is that lurking in the – Blackpool Gazette – is an intriguing article highlighting the problems the Blackpool gaffer, Ian Evatt, is currently having when it comes to striker availability with the following all unavailable for their most recent fixture: - Dale Taylor - Tom Bloxham - Dion Charles All have been, or are, struggling with injuries recently. When it comes to strikers, the Blackpool support have an affinity with Jerry Yates, with the striker, in a previous spell, at Bloomfield Road, scoring 46 goals in 139 games, over a 3-year period. However, the article does point out that the deal could flounder due to the salary Luton Town would want paying to cover the loan spell and, also that several EFL Championship clubs are wanting to secure his services, although they all seem to be hidden behind a veil of secrecy at the moment! But I reckon a return to the Fylde Coast might be something that appeals to Jerry Yates! COYH Chelsea v Luton Town? Great Draw! Average Draw! Poor Draw!