'Quite a bit of interest' - Doncaster Rovers midfielder being tracked by numerous clubs

Talented young midfielder Sam Straughan-Brown has long been tipped for a bright future. The academy product recently notched a hat-trick for the club's under-18s.

And he's on the radar for a clutch of non-league clubs who are eyeing up a loan swoop. Whilst the market for EFL clubs slammed shut last Friday, those in non-league are not bound by the same rules meaning teams in the National League and below can sign players up at any time.

And it leaves the door open for a potential temporary exit for the 17-year-old.

"There's quite a bit of interest in Sam from clubs to take him on loan," McCann told the Free Press. "He's a good player. In my opinion he's way above (the level) of the under-18s but at this moment in time he's in and around the (senior) squad and in the building and in good form for the under-18s.

"We think he's got high potential. If the right opportunity comes for him then I wouldn't mind him going out to get some games but it's important he goes out and does that. So we'll see."

Straughan-Brown could feature on Tuesday night when Rovers begin their EFL Trophy campaign at home to Huddersfield Town.

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