The U-23 left-back is indeed Alex Cochrane. Joseph Tomlinson, signed in the summer after being released by Yeovil Town, would be next in line (he is currently on a season-long loan at Bognor), followed by second-year scholar Cam Tutt.
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Jordan Maguire-Drew's contract is up at the end of the season. Based upon the fact that he is playing at a lower level this season than last (and can't currently make the matchday squad at non-league Wrexham) I would be absolutely amazed if he was given a new contract.
James Tilley has one more...
Bernardo cost £9 million and was our 4th-highest ever transfer fee! Bissouma cost at least £10 million! These were very clearly first team players.
This conversation is about the youngsters being developed through the academy system.
Goodness knows why any of the promising youngsters would want to sign an extended contract with the club when the first team manager (who has been here 4 years and looks to be here for the long term) has shown he simply won't play them in league and FA Cup matches.