- Chris Conn-Clarke of Altrincham has drawn the attention of Peterborough United with his heroics in the National League; nevertheless, his original bid was rejected.EFL teams are interested in Conn-Clarke because of his remarkable stats from last season, which included 23 goals and 12 assists.Since Peterborough has a proven track record of developing non-league players, they are a top choice for rising talents.
According to sources, Peterborough United’s early approach for Chris Conn-Clarke, the goal-scoring sensation from Altrincham, was turned down.
After scoring 23 goals in the National League the previous season, The Daily Mail stated that Darren Ferguson’s team has failed in their first attempts to entice the non-league forward ace to the club.
Conn-Clarke, a former Fleetwood Town player, has drawn a lot of attention in the EFL with his exceptional performances in the fifth division this season. It is also rumored that Portsmouth and Ipswich Town are interested in signing him to play for their respective teams in the summer.
After losing to eventual champions Bromley in the playoffs, Alty, who just joined Phil Parkinson’s team last summer, appears to be heading toward a move to the Football League.
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Conn-Clarke took the National League by storm in the season just gone, with the 22-year-old making the move to the non-league side in a club-record deal.
The forward featured just four times for the Cod Army before leaving for the J Davidson Stadium, having already spent spells at the Manchester-based over the course of the previous two seasons.
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Since making the move permanent last summer, he has gone on to have a season to remember, with his 35 goal involvements the most in the division, as well as having the most dribbles (299) of any player at that level.
It is no surprise that a number of EFL clubs have taken an interest in the shining young talent, with his ability to beat a man and find the back of the net on a regular basis sure to appeal to clubs higher up the football pyramid.
| Chris Conn-Clarke 23/24 National League Altrincham stats | |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 46 |
| Goals | 23 |
| Assists | 12 |
| Source: Altrincham FC | |
After losing to Bromley 3-1 in the National League playoff semi-finals, Alty are facing another season at the top level of the non-league game, but manager Parkinson has all but conceded that keeping hold of his prized possession will be an impossible task.
He said: “I would love to reassure everyone that Chris will still be with us next season but, in all honesty, I can’t.
“When a player does what he has done, in terms of goals and assists, the bigger clubs are going to come calling, and it’s very difficult to stop that natural next step happening.
“If he is still with us at the start of next season, I will have the biggest smile on my face you have ever seen. If not, I won’t exactly be amazed.”
Peterborough United is a team that excels at creating non-league gems.
Peterborough United, who are among the best at acquiring players from outside the top four divisions of English football, would be the team searching non-league for the best players.
After succeeding on the semi-pro circuit, players like Dwight Gayle, Aaron McLean, and Craig Mackail-Smith have found success on London Road, and Ferguson anticipates Conn-Clarke to be the next to enter the building.
This summer, United will be searching for a player to replace Ephron Mason-Clark, another non-league graduate. The forward joined Coventry City in the January transfer window for a reported cost over £5 million.
Mason-Clark came to the club in the summer of 2022 from Barnet. He had previously traveled the same well-traveled road from The Hive to London Road, which was previously done by Ronnie Edwards and Jack Taylor.
In recent seasons, Ferguson and manager Darragh MacAnthony have taken great satisfaction in introducing the top non-league players to the EFL. With Conn-Clarke, they hope to accomplish the same in the upcoming season.
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