The Sky Blues will have an even tougher time keeping hold of O’Hare if he performs well against the Red Devils at Wembley
Coventry City have an incredibly exciting opportunity coming up as they get ready to take on Man United in the FA Cup semi-final.
With nine games remaining, the Sky Blues are still in the running for the play-offs, having had another successful league campaign.
Aside from the Championship, Coventry has had an incredible FA Cup run, and they are currently getting ready for their matchup with the Red Devils at Wembley Stadium.
They defeated Sheffield United in a replay in the fourth round of the FA Cup after winning 6-2 at home against Oxford United in the first round.
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One of Coventry’s best players this season, Ben Sheaf, is a player who other clubs may be interested in pursuing. In the fifth round, Coventry hosted National League South side Maidstone United. After a 5-0 victory, Mark Robins‘ team advanced to the round of eight, where they faced Premier League Wolves at Molineux. The game’s outcome was unexpected—while leading 1-0 at halftime, the hosts appeared certain to win thanks to goals in the 83rd and 88th minutes. However, Coventry’s Ellis Simms and Haji Wright scored goals in normal time, making it 3-2 and sending the Sky Blues to Wembley.
It was simply one of the best games in Coventry’s modern history, and it meant that they would face Erik Ten Hag’s side in the semi-finals after the draw was done for the final four.
While it may be an incredibly exciting opportunity, the only slight negative is that all eyes will be on Coventry’s best players, who are likely to receive a lot of interest following all of this success.
Callum O’Hare could attract more suitors following Coventry City v Man United
Undoubtedly, a Championship team playing in a live FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium will draw a lot of attention to their star player, and in Coventry’s case, that player will be Callum O’Hare.
The 25-year-old is having a great season with the Sky Blues, which has attracted a lot of interest from other teams, who are closely monitoring him. Southampton and Everton and Fulham, two Premier League teams, are rumored to be among the interested parties.
As per journalist, Tom Collomosse, Scottish giants Celtic and Rangers are also keeping tabs on the player, with Burnley and Leicester City added into the mix earlier this year, according to HITC.
O’Hare has a ton of alternatives going into the summer transfer window, and this FA Cup semi-final matchup with United provides him with the ideal stage on which to perform.
A successful showing in such a major match against one of the top clubs in English football would draw interest from numerous clubs and likely provide him with the finest opportunity to advance in his career.
As much as Coventry would love to beat Manchester United and see an incredible performance from O’Hare, they also need to be concerned about losing one of their most important players, especially if he puts on a show to remember next month at the birthplace of English football.
Callum O’Hare would be a huge miss for Coventry City
The Sky Blues could be in serious trouble when O’Hare’s contract ends in the summer since it is highly possible that one of their star players will sign a free agent contract.
Over the course of the last five seasons, the small playmaker has been a fixture at crucial moments for Coventry, where he has continued to impress.
He contributed seven goals in his debut season to help his team get to the Championship.
| Callum O’Hare’s Coventry stats (all comps), as per Transfermarkt | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Apps | Goals | Assists |
| 2023/24 (As of March 20th) | 27 | 9 | 4 |
| 2022/23 | 11 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021/22 | 47 | 5 | 8 |
| 2020/21 | 48 | 3 | 8 |
| 2019/20 | 40 | 4 | 7 |
He has been one of the most vital players for the Sky Blues this season, even if he hasn’t always been in the starting lineup because of his recuperation from a serious knee injury.
Despite missing the first few games of the season due to injury, he has since returned to action, recording six goals and three assists in the Championship—a respectable feat for an attacking midfielder who has only made 14 league starts this year.
O’Hare, who scored twice against Sheffield Wednesday and once against Oxford United, has also helped them win the FA Cup.
It would be difficult for Coventry to replace O’Hare because he offers so much offensively, but it is increasingly likely that he will leave in the summer. A good performance against Ten Hag’s vulnerable defense could draw in bigger teams with more financial resources, effectively ending Coventry’s hopes of holding onto O’Hare past the end of the season.
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