Coventry City have been unable to maintain the same level of form that won them a play-off spot last season.
The Sky Blues were impressive in the previous season, finishing sixth in the Championship table.
Mark Robins’ side came within a penalty shootout of promotion to the Premier League, but were defeated by Luton Town.
This resulted in the exodus of important players from the CBS Arena, resulting in a roster refresh.
What players should Coventry City look for to replace Liam Kelly?
The January transfer window provides another opportunity for Coventry to strengthen its roster.
We take a look at five prospective replacements for midfielder Liam Kelly in this article…
The Derby County midfielder is a talented youngster with the ability to make the move up to the Championship.
Prior to the Rams’ relegation in 2022, the 23-year-old had some experience at the second division.
Bird is a strong figure in the third tier and will undoubtedly be competing at a higher level in the near future, regardless of whether Derby is promoted or not.
Given his age and obvious talent, he would be an excellent long-term replacement for Kelly.
The QPR midfielder has been one of the better performing players in an otherwise struggling side in the Championship.
The 25-year-old has plenty of experience at this level, could be a good fit in Robins’ style of play and is still young enough to be a key part of the team for several years if he fits in well.
Field is also out of contract in the summer, meaning he could be available for a cut-rate price, especially given QPR’s financial difficulties at the moment.
Mowatt hasn’t had the best last couple of seasons, but perhaps a fresh change of scenery could be what he needs to turn things around.
The 28-year-old has fallen down the pecking order at West Brom, and is out of contract at the end of the campaign.
Given he could be available at a cut-rate price, this could be a move worth taking a punt on for Coventry.
