Bradford City boss Graham Alexander eyes further transfer activity amid pause following intense run
AFTER making an early strike in the winter window, Bradford City boss Graham Alexander is preaching the value of patience as he pushes for more loan recruits to boost the club's second successive promotion push.
One new arrival has already come through the doors with loan midfielder Louie Sibley handed a debut from the bench in Sunday’s 2-1 victory at Blackpool, City’s third in four matches over the Christmas and New Year period.
The League One high-fliers are in the market for a couple of other loan targets, while speculation continues to persist surrounding the futures of Andy Cook and Alex Pattison, who have both found themselves out of the matchday squads in recent games.
With EFL clubs now pausing for breath in a clear working week after intense schedules over the holiday season, several are plotting further market moves.
On his plans for further additions and principally two more temporary additions, Alexander told BBC Radio Leeds: "They are going to take a little bit longer.
"We obviously must have discussions now and see if we want to do one particular player and then see how it is over the next few days.
"But with the games as they have been, I haven't (previously) had chance to breathe or think about anything else."
On the situation with Cook and Pattison, he reiterated: "We have been fielding calls about certain players for probably two or three weeks. Just general enquiries; not me personally, but the club.
"We've painted a picture of what January looks like for us and potential players.
"But there's nothing definite and I haven't sat down with any individual players in our team because of the schedule. If anyone wants to speak to me (now), that's fine."