Overview

• Coventry City completed the permanent signing of Kaine Kesler-Hayden from Aston Villa for around £5 million, making him Frank Lampard’s second summer recruit alongside Miguel Angel Brau.
• Kesler-Hayden cited Coventry’s promotion project and the club’s local proximity as key factors behind his decision to move.
• The arrival of Kesler-Hayden has intensified speculation over whether current first-choice right-back Milan van Ewijk will depart this summer.
• Players have returned to Ryton for pre-season training with fitness tests and light ball work underway, while Brau is due to join the squad shortly.
• Further recruitment and potential sales will be managed under PSR and fair-play regulations as Coventry aim to build depth for another promotion bid.