"Coventry City are back to their very best, and with just over two months to go in the 2025/26 Championship campaign, they are on target to win promotion to the Premier League, and the second tier title in the process. After a difficult winter, their impressive 3-1 victory over Middlesbrough just over a week ago gave Frank Lampard's side a confidence that they had not possessed since autumn."
"Over the last few months, top flight clubs have been keeping a keen eye on Sky Blues defender Bobby Thomas. Brentford, Leeds United and Everton have all shown a significant interest in the centre-back, as per The Sun, and they may well be waiting until the summer to pounce."
"However, this will only be possible if promotion is won at the end of the season and Lampard cannot afford to offer other clubs the chance to sign a player of Thomas' quality at his expense. The former Burnley man has made well over 100 appearances for the West Mi"
Coventry City are positioned to win Championship promotion and the title with 13 games remaining, holding a three-point lead over Middlesbrough and a nine-point advantage over third-place Millwall. Following a difficult winter, consecutive victories over Middlesbrough and West Bromwich Albion have restored confidence under Frank Lampard. However, the club faces a critical challenge: retaining defender Bobby Thomas, who has attracted significant interest from Premier League clubs including Brentford, Leeds United, and Everton. Thomas's contract expires in summer 2027, but securing promotion is essential for Coventry to convince him to sign a new long-term deal and prevent top-flight rivals from acquiring the 25-year-old centre-back.
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