A look at some of the latest news and rumours from around Carlisle United’s division.

BOLTON STAR SNUBS BID

Bolton Wanderers have been boosted by George Thomason’s decision to snub a move to the Championship.

Bristol City made a reported £1m bid for the midfielder which was accepted by Bolton.

But manager Ian Evatt said Thomason, after a number of “heart to heart chats”, had decided to stay. “We have shown him a lot of faith, trust and loyalty and he wanted to repay that,” Evatt said.

PROMOTED CLUB LAND FRONTMAN

Leyton Orient have gone into the loan market after back-to-back defeats.

Last season’s League Two champions have brought in 19-year-old Shaq Forde from Watford on a season-long deal.

"We're confident he can bring us goals and he brings that exuberance to the squad, which I think we have been lacking recently,” boss Richie Wellens told the club website.

CLUBS CHASE SWANS MAN

League One clubs are pursuing Swansea City defender Brandon Cooper, according to reports.

The Sunday Mirror’s Darren Witcoop say Reading are among those to have enquired about the 23-year-old’s availability.

Cooper joined Swansea in 2018 and has had four loan moves to date.

TANGERINES WANT EX-BLUES STRIKER

Sam Cosgrove, the former Carlisle United striker, is a man in demand.

And Blackpool are reportedly leading the race to sign the big frontman from Birmingham City.

Reporter Alan Nixon say the Tangerines are favourites to sign the 26-year-old, with Charlton Athletic, Barnsley, Derby County and Oxford United having previously been linked.

LATICS KEEPER CATCHING EYE

Wigan Athletic keeper Sam Tickle is being watched by Premier League clubs, report Wigan Today.

And manager Shaun Maloney says the young keeper has been quick to showcase his potential this season.

“He’s only had three league starts, but you can already see the level of player we have here,” said the Latics boss of the 21-year-old.

EVANS EYES ANOTHER NEW FACE

Stevenage want to bring in another loan signing to bolster their impressive start to life in League One.

Steve Evans’ side have won their first two games since promotion and a Premier League player is in the manager’s sights.

“He’s a lad that will come out of the Premier League and who was on loan in the Football League last season. I’ve been asking his manager all summer if I can have him and I eventually got a call yesterday and permission to speak to the player,” Evans told The Comet.

OXFORD BOSS ADDRESSES RUMOURS

Oxford United boss Liam Manning responded to rumours linking Cameron Brannagan with Bristol City after their win over Carlisle at the weekend.

The Robins are chasing a new midfielder after the sale of Alex Scott to Bournemouth.

“For me, it’s just speculation and noise. I’ve not had anybody speak to me regarding it so until that happens, there’s not a lot to say on it really,” Manning told reporters at the Kassam Stadium.

ROBINS STAR SIDELINED

Cheltenham Town midfielder James Olayinka has been ruled out for a lengthy spell with a dislocated shoulder.

The 22-year-old suffered the injury in their 3-0 defeat to Bolton.

"He's gone to see a specialist. He's dislocated his shoulder, so it's not going to be a quick one," boss Wade Elliott told BBC Radio Gloucestershire.

CELTIC PROSPECT SET FOR BROWN LINK-UP

Young Celtic defender Bosun Lawal is being linked with a move to Fleetwood Town – manager by Parkhead legend Scott Brown.

Football Insider say the 20-year-old will head to the Cod Army on loan once he has signed a new deal in Glasgow.

Portsmouth and Bristol Rovers are among the other clubs who have been linked with the Republic of Ireland Under-21 international.

RAMS BOSS MAKES TRANSFER PREDICTION

Derby County boss Paul Warne expects his hunt for more new faces to go to the wire.

The Rams manager is keen to bring in another midfielder and a striker.

“It could be pizza and fish and chips on transfer deadline day night,” he told DerbyshireLive.

"I have a budget that is used up by the players we currently have. Whatever I have got left, I have got to try to bring players in who are better than we currently have. It isn't easy. If it was, they would be here.”