As many as four ISL teams have expressed interest in signing Kerala Blasters winger Bikash Singh, who is presently on loan at Mohammedan SC, we can exclusively reveal. While All India Football stated that FC Goa, Punjab FC, and Chennaiyin FC are among the teams interested in signing the youngster, Bengaluru FC has also expressed interest, we can confirm.
Bikash Singh’s current contract with the Kerala Blasters runs out at the end of this season. However, his contract includes an extension clause that allows the club to extend him for another year. A source close to the movement said, “FC Goa, Punjab FC, Bengaluru FC and Chennaiyin FC have shown interest in signing the player. While the clubs have enquired about the availability and terms of the player, talks are at an initial stage and there’s nothing concrete at the moment.”
After rising through the ranks at East Bengal, Bikash made his debut for TRAU FC in the 2022–2023 I-League season. The winger drew the attention of Blasters scouts with his excellent performances, netting three goals in his debut season. He was subsequently signed by the Blasters on a two-year contract with the option to extend and loaned out to Mohammedan SC to continue his development.
He was a vital member of the Mohammedan team that was promoted to the ISL under Andrey Chernyshov last year. Bikash recorded a notable five goal contributions (2 goals and 3 assists) while starting 18 league games. Bikash was once again loaned out to the Black Panthers this season, even though he spent the preseason with the Blasters. Odisha was one of the clubs who shown interest in signing the player in the summer, but the deal did not go through.
In what has been an underwhelming Mohammedan attack so far this season, Bikash has struggled to get goal contributions. Nonetheless, he has showed promise at times, and it is unsurprising that a few clubs have expressed interest in signing him.
With the opportunity to exercise the extension clause and perhaps demand transfer fees, Kerala Blasters would be relaxed with the situation of the player. While the conversations are still in the early stages, there is serious interest, and it remains to be seen if Bikash will return to Blasters next season or wear the jerseys of the aforementioned teams.
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