With the January transfer window beginning in just a few weeks, the Lions need to be busy.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Millwall made eight new additions in the summer transfer market, including five permanent signings and three loans, with hopes of reaching the play-offs.
- Under new manager Joe Edwards, the club should keep an eye on potential January targets such as Ben Krauhaus, Rhys Healey, and Sydney van Hooijdonk to strengthen the squad.
- Krauhaus, a non-league player, would be a step-up for Millwall, and they must do their homework before making a move. Healey and van Hooijdonk could provide much-needed goal-scoring options for the team.
It was a relatively busy summer for Millwall in the transfer market in terms of incomings.
Under Gary Rowett, the club made eight new additions this summer, with five players arriving permanently, and three on loan, with the intention surely to push for the play-offs after narrowly missing out last season.
The club’s permanent arrivals included Casper De Norre, Kevin Nisbet, Matija Sarkic, Joe Bryan and Wes Harding, whilst the loanees were Allan Campbell, Ryan Longman and Brooke Norton-Ciffy.
Rowett was no longer in charge at The Den, though, and play-offs a very lofty target.
| Millwall – 2023/24 Signings | ||
|---|---|---|
| Player Name | Signed From | Loan/Permanent |
| Casper De Norre | OH Leuven | Permanent |
| Kevin Nisbet | Hibernian | Permanent |
| Matija Sarkic | Wolves | Permanent |
| Joe Bryan | Fulham | Permanent |
| Wes Harding | Rotherham United | Permanent |
| Allan Campbell | Luton Town | Loan |
| Ryan Longman | Hull City | Loan |
| Brooke Norton-Cuffy | Arsenal | Loan |
In fact, with Joe Edwards leading the way, the January transfer window is quickly approaching and may provide a chance to bolster The Den’s roster.
Having saying that, Millwall should be monitoring these three reasonable goals in front of January.
Ben Krauhaus
One player that Millwall should certainly be keeping a close eye on is Bromley player Ben Krauhaus.
The Lions were linked with a move for the non-league player over the weekend, but there is intense competition for his signature.
Of course, with Krauhaus playing in the fifth tier at present, it would be a big step-up to join Millwall, and as such, the club must really ensure they do their homework on him ahead of any potential move.
Millwall should also be monitoring Watford striker Rhys Healey ahead of January, we think.
The forward joined the Hornets in the summer but has been starved of game time and any opportunity to impress under Valerien Ismael.
His situation does not look like changing any time soon, and it would be a big surprise were he to be happy to sit on a bench for the rest of the season.
Millwall have lacked goals so far this campaign, and Healey has previously been familiar with finding the net regularly, albeit not in the Championship.
It could well be a deal worth pursuing.
Sydney van Hooijdonk
Last but not least, another potential option for Millwall to keep an eye on heading into January is Sydney van Hooijdonk.
The Lions were linked with a move for the Dutch forward last January, but nothing ever came of the links.
However, after a strong season on loan in the Eredivisie last campaign, van Hooijdonk has remained a fringe player at his parent club, Bologna.
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