AFC Wimbledon left-back Jack Currie will stay at the club this summer, which is good news for the South London club. However, there could still be a belated interest in striker Ali Al-Hamadi.
Jack Currie stays
Currie, who made his debut in last season’s opener and scored against Gillingham in a 2-0 win, is now in the final year of his current contract. He is yet to play this season after suffering an injury in pre-season but has returned to light training.
The club turned down offers from Bristol City during the January period, but after the doors closed and the second half of the season, when Dons’ form declined, interest cooled somewhat, particularly especially when he has to sit out. The 21-year-old defender has been a fan favorite since joining the club’s excellent Academy squad, which have unearthed some real gems recently. Several graduates were involved in the team’s loss to Chelsea on Wednesday in the Carabao Cup. Morgan Williams made his Stamford Bridge debut and earned plaudits for his strong performance as he replaced the injured Jake Reeves in the heart of midfield.
New approach for strikers
Wimbledon will have to do its best as striker Al-Hamadi, who helped Rotherham United and Barnsley keep their eye on the club’s Player of the Year last season, is now the subject of a fresh approach to Peterborough United . Posh will likely return with a higher offer, but it will take something special to lure players away from Johnnie Jackson’s side. Although the striker has yet to score this season, he has played a key role in what the club have accomplished in the first month of this campaign. With just over half an hour to play in the defeat to Chelsea, the Iraq international was not afraid to attack the scorer and needed to clear the lawn to open an account. Dons fans will be praying that they don’t lose last season’s top scorer, and will be watching for any arrival to bolster a team that can be a bit thin in the face of injury.
Since joining Wimbledon in January, Al-Hamadi has made 16 appearances for the Dons. In this streak, he scored 8 goals and 1 assist for the club. This includes his brace in the 3-2 loss to Stevenage and his goal in the recent game against Salford City.
The 21-year-old had previously been at Wycombe Wanderers since November 2021, joining them after leaving Swansea City in the Championship. He scored just once in 15 appearances for Chairboys and impressed on loan at the Bromley National League side.
According to a report from Football League World, the Iraq international has been watched by the following clubs in recent weeks: Brentford & Brighton Hove Albion (Premier League), Burnley, Middlesbrough & Coventry City (Championship) as well as Ipswich Town and Sheffield Wednesday. in Prize One.
He joined Wimbledon on a free transfer and four months later, it looks like the Dons will get a hefty salary this summer, if they choose to take the cash. Writer’s Perspective
Closely watching Ligue 2 will tell you that Al-Hamadi is a Wimbledon star and still has a contract with the club until June 2025, which means the club will be well paid if they do not. . .
