Guys, Tim Ream Really is Totally Going to England This Time. Seriously.

by Matt Coyne on Jan 9, 2026 5:55 PM EST in Club News

Since there's no shortage of sources reporting that Tim Ream is about to make the jump to Bolton Wanderers, it seems safe to say the deal is imminent.

A number of sources are reporting that the deal hinges on Ream getting a work permit, a process that doesn't seem too difficult.

The deal is supposedly in the £2.5 million to £3 million range, a bit higher than previously reported.

So much for GM Erik Soler's "Tim is going to play for us next year," huh?

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I think Soler gave up...

Remember, he tried to shove a contract in Ream’s face during a bus trip, but was turned down. I think he was trying his best to keep him, but in the end Ream wanting the big paycheck won out.

Or, Soler is actually a smart negotiator and only said that to keep the pressure up which if your second to last line about a higher deal is right, worked.

by JayWalk on Jan 9, 2026 6:50 PM EST reply actions

I think it’s a little silly to assert that the only reason Tim Ream would want out of the shit-show at RBA is the size of his paycheck.
Bolton provides Ream the opportunity to improve as a player and train alongside players who aren’t tremendous self-righteous douchebags. We all saw that he regressed in his awareness and distribution from his outstanding rookie season to this year.

by coys_from_wny on Jan 10, 2026 1:37 PM EST up reply actions