Hartlepool United's Abdulmalik wants to leave the National League after AFC Fylde confirmed interest in striker Danny Ormerod, with the club standing 5th and in strong form.
What the fee means for the summer budget
The fee for Abdulmalik, who scored 22 goals and provided 23 assists in 91 appearances for Boreham Wood, is expected to be substantial, with Djurgården making bids of £1m and £1.5m that were rejected. AFC Fylde has turned down offers for Danny Ormerod, including those valued up to £500,000, as they rejected all formal offers for the striker. The Hartlepool Mail reported this news, highlighting the financial implications for the summer transfer window.
Where he fits in the current squad
Abdulmalik was missing from Boreham Wood's 3-0 win against Forest Green Rovers, a match where manager Luke Garrard stated that Abdulmalik was 'their player'. The striker confirmed he wants to pursue a move before the summer transfer window closes next week. Hartlepool United are a National League promotion rival of Boreham Wood, and the club is currently 5th in the National League with 6 points from 3 games, recent form LWW, and a goal difference of +2.
The Ormerod situation
Danny Ormerod scored 28 goals in 40 appearances as AFC Fylde won the National League North title last season, and has scored two goals in his first three appearances of the current campaign. Reports suggest interest in Ormerod from Peterborough United and Rotherham United, but AFC Fylde rejected all formal offers for Danny, including those with a total value of up to £500,000. The club has confirmed they have received a number of formal offers for striker Danny Ormerod, including more than one offer from clubs currently competing in League One.
What this means for Hartlepool
Hartlepool United are in a strong position in the National League, standing 5th with 6 points from 3 games, recent form LWW, and a goal difference of +2, with 4 goals scored and 2 conceded this season. The club is 3 points behind leaders Southend in the title race. The summer transfer window closes next week, and Hartlepool will need to act quickly to secure a replacement for Abdulmalik if he departs. The club's current squad and fixtures can be checked on our squad and fixtures pages.
Key takeaways
Abdulmalik wants to leave before the summer transfer window closes next week, with Djurgården making unsuccessful bids of £1m and £1.5m. AFC Fylde has turned down offers for Danny Ormerod, including those valued up to £500,000, as they rejected all formal offers for the striker. Hartlepool United are 5th in the National League with 6 points from 3 games, recent form LWW, and a goal difference of +2, with 4 goals scored and 2 conceded this season.
