Blackpool manager Steve Bruce has stated that the club has held conversations with Charlton over winger Rob Apter, admitting that he could be sold this summer.
The 22-year-old joined the Seasiders from Tranmere as a 15-year-old, but he has had to wait for first-team minutes, with the majority of his career spent on loan in non-league, as well as a season back at Prenton Park in 2023-24.
However, Scotland youth international Apter had a significant impact at Bloomfield Road last season, appearing in 45 League One games, scoring eight goals, and impressing with his all-round game.
| Rob Apter’s 2024/25 Blackpool League One Stats (Source: Sofascore) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 45 | |||
| Starts | 40 | |||
| Goals | 8 | |||
| Assists | 3 | |||
| Big chances missed | 4 | |||
| Big chances created | 12 | |||
Steve Bruce delivers a transfer update for Rob Apter amid Charlton Athletic interest
That form, combined with Apter’s age and potential for improvement, has put him on the radar of other clubs, with Charlton reportedly interested in bringing the attacking midfielder/winger to the Championship following their promotion.
And, speaking to the Blackpool Gazette, Bruce indicated that negotiations had taken place, acknowledging that it will be tough to stop Apter if a reasonable offer is made.
“We’ve had conversations with Charlton, but where it’s at, I really don’t know – that’s for others to talk about,” says Bruce.
“We don’t want to sell Rob, but in football, everyone has a price. I’m not sure if there are any further developments.
“He is a fading breed. He’s one of those persons who can push through obstacles and achieve success. None of us want him to leave, but it’s football. It’s definitely a challenging scenario, but Rob could make it to the Championship.
“As a manager, you don’t want these guys to leave, but everyone has a price, and if it gets to a point where we think it’s good money for us, we’ll look into it and see where it takes us.”
“We are always planning. You never want to sell your finest players, but when the big boys offer a cash package, it becomes impossible.”
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