Bradford City are looking to cement their spot in the promotion places under boss Graham Alexander.
Furthermore, so far this season, Alexander has led them on to win ten games so far this season and pick up a total of 37 points, which places them third in the table.
Now, a focus on the January transfer window will start for the 54-year-old manager, working with Head of Football Operations David Sharpe and Head of Recruitment Stephen Gent in recruiting for potential promotion to the EFL Championship.
Based on the strong start to the campaign, limited business needs to be done, but it is clear to Bantams fans where one of the main issues lies- up front.
Over recent seasons, the Bantams have had a variety of strikers, with some being more successful than others.
The signings of Will Swan and Stephen Humphrys looked potentially promising, with them playing in League One the season prior.
Alexander chose to start former Barnsley winger Stephen Humphrys up front. However, the 28-year-old rotated with Will Swan.
Now the boss has insisted on playing Humphrys up front, mainly for his runs in behind the defence and the work he does out of possession.
Will Swan 2025/26 So Far:
| Games Played | 18 |
| Goals | 4 |
| Expected Goals | 4.68 |
| xG On Target | 4.01 |
| Non-Penalty xG | 4.68 |
| Shots | 20 |
| Shots On Target | 7 |
Stephen Humphrys 2025/26 So Far:
| Games Played | 15 |
| Goals | 3 |
| Expected Goals | 4.63 |
| xG On Target | 4.44 |
| Non-Penalty xG | 4.63 |
| Shots | 42 |
| Shots On Target | 16 |
Various striker links for Bradford have already come out in previous weeks, and the rumoured departure of Andy Cook.
Graham Alexander: “The January window is looming, but we haven’t had any phone calls from clubs towards our players as yet.
“But I’m sure that will change because it’s been a really successful group.”
“There’s always that spotlight when it comes to this period every season, regardless of where you are in the league.
“But it is what it is. We have to get our priorities right, and those are keeping the group together, keeping it competitive and keep winning games and picking up points.”
“We’re picking a team to win games of football,” added the City boss.
“We’re constantly assessing and judging performances in training and game.
“There are so many moving parts in picking a team when you’ve got 20-22 players reasonably fit and ready to play.
“I’m trying to pick a winning team as often as possible and make sure everyone in the squad is together and supporting each other and ready to do whatever it takes.
“Clubs might ring up about a player we have no intention of letting go. We just have to take each individual case on its own merits.
“The biggest thing is making sure we come out the window stronger than when we went into it. We won’t be weakening ourselves, we’ve just got to strengthen as much as possible.
“The window will come round then it will be gone before we know it and we’ll be cracking on with just the football again.”
With the squad currently at maximum numbers, the club will have to see outgoings before they sign a striker either on loan or permanently.
However, a signing of a striker could be key in launching a promotion bid under Alexander.
Our first option is current Fleetwood Town striker Ryan Graydon, who has netted 8 goals and picked up three assists this season.
The Bantams have already been linked with Graydon with Alan Nixon reporting on the side’s interest earlier this month, so it could be another interesting signing.
A star player so far this campaign is Swindon Town’s Aaron Drinan, who has scored 11 goals in 16 appearances within the league.
The Irishman will want to continue his form and have a challenge, so the league above could be a good move.
However, considering his good form at Swindon, Town may look to keep the striker for the second half of the season.
A potential solid option is Notts County’s starting striker Alassana Jatta, who was linked to League One last season after scoring 22 goals and missing out on promotion.
So far this season, the Gambian striker has netted 8 goals.
This move would require the Bantams to pay a fee, with Jatta’s contract running until the summer of 2027.
Who should Bradford City look at bringing in?
