Bolton Wanderers should eye Bournemouth transfer after Preston North End stint | OneFootball

Bolton will be preparing for life back in the Championship, and Steven Schumacher could be busy during the summer transfer window.

Bolton Wanderers will be looking to build on their promotion-winning season next term, with the Trotters preparing for life back in the Championship.

Steven Schumacher guided Bolton to a long overdue promotion back into the second-tier, and they'll be playing in the Championship for the first time since 2019, which will feel like a considerable amount of time ago for the club's supporters.

Bolton needed the play-offs to get the job done, but they held their nerve against Stockport County in the League One play-off final at Wembley.

It'll be an interesting summer transfer window ahead at the Toughsheet Community Stadium, as Schumacher looks to build a squad capable of challenging at the right end of the table.

It's hugely important that the Bolton boss is given the go-ahead to strengthen his squad before the new league campaign gets underway, as otherwise, the last thing they'll want is to be relegated back into League One after just one season, which plenty of teams have done in recent years due to a lack of recruitment.

The likes of Amario Cozier-Duberry were crucial to Bolton's promotion-winning season, and he'll leave a sizeable void in their side when returning to Bright & Hove Albion from his loan spell with the Trotters.

However, it's not just in wide areas where additional strength in depth is needed, as Bolton could certainly benefit from adding another striker to their attacking options.

Bournemouth striker should be on Bolton Wanderers transfer radar

Bolton had the likes of Mason Burstow and Sam Dalby reaching double figures for goals in the 2025/26 season, but they could certainly benefit from having additional challenges for their starting spot in the team next term.

One player that Bolton should consider making a move for on a temporary basis is Daniel Jebbison, who is currently on the books with AFC Bournemouth.

The forward has made 21 senior appearances for Bournemouth over the years, but has found regular minutes with the Cherries tough to find, which has resulted in him being sent out on loan.

Jebbison was most recently on loan with Preston North End, where he scored six goals in the 2025/26 season, whilst also making a notable impact with his press when out of possession.

He has plenty of experience under his belt in the Championship, having played his part in Sheffield United's promotion-winning season back in the 2022/23 campaign, but he's lacked a prolific season for any club he's been at - Steven Schumacher's attacking style of football though could be a big benefit.

Daniel Jebbison move should be no-brainer for Bolton Wanderers

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Bolton will be in need of additional options ahead of their Championship return, and in particular, players with experience of playing in the second-tier.

Jebbison fits this description, and considering that the Bournemouth forward will be eager to prove a point and stake a claim for a spot in the Cherries' plans moving forward, it should be a no-brainer for Bolton to make their move for the former Sheffield United youngster.

Jebbison is contracted with Bournemouth until the summer of 2028, and even though it seems unlikely that he'll be in and around their first-team this season, a loan move elsewhere is the ideal opportunity for him to further his development in senior football.

The 22-year-old has shown that he can perform to a high standard in the second-tier, and if Bolton are able to offer him regular game time, then it could turn out to be a shrewd bit of business by the club.

Mason Burstow and Sam Dalby have been solid options for Steven Schumacher to rely on in the 2025/26 season, but to take Bolton to the next level, they need a player that has Championship experience, as well as still being hungry to play at an even higher level than that in the future.

Jebbison is worth a punt on a loan, and it wouldn't be at all surprising to see him making a positive impact in the second-tier next season if he can continue to build on some strong showings in recent years.