Dons linked with Cambridge striker as Wickham nears Reading move

The rumour mill around MK Dons has thrown up some new names this week
By The Newsroom
Published 5th Jul 2022, 10:03 BST
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Cambridge United striker Sam Smith has been linked with a move to MK Dons according to reports.

The Sun’s Alan Nixon has said Liams Sweeting and Manning are keen on the 24-year-old, who fired 21 goals for the U’s last season.

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Smith had previously left Reading, and made a brilliant return to the Abbey Stadium where he had a loan spell in 2019/20. Nixon reports Dons are willing to pay a six-figure sum for the striker as they look to rebuild their squad this summer.

Bradley Johnson left Blackburn Rovers earlier this summer and has been linked with a move to MK DonsBradley Johnson left Blackburn Rovers earlier this summer and has been linked with a move to MK Dons
Bradley Johnson left Blackburn Rovers earlier this summer and has been linked with a move to MK Dons

The club have also been linked to vastly experienced midfielder Bradley Johnson. The 35-year-old was released by Blackburn Rovers earlier this summer, having spent three seasons at Ewood Park. With more than 600 career games, he would add some valuable experience to a very young squad. According to Football Insider, Dons are favourites to capture Johnson.

Meanwhile former Dons striker Connor Wickham has been tipped to complete a move to Championship side Reading. The 29-year-old was released by Dons at the end of his short-term contract, having made 15 appearances, netting one goal.

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