Kochi: Transfer stories from the Kerala Blasters camp in Thailand. Blasters’ loyal player Jackson Singh and others may change. With the completion of pre-season training led by new coach Mikel Storey, there will be a shake-up in the squad.

Jackson to Kolkata?

ISL Shield winners Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, who are disbanding the team before the new season, are in the field for midfielder Jackson Singh. East Bengal is the team that poached Greek striker Dimitrios Diamantakos. East Bengal are also making a good offer for Jackson, who has only one year left on his contract with the Blasters. Bagan is trying to make a move similar to the acquisition of Sahal Abdul Samad last year. A chance to play in the Asian Champions League next year is also a strong factor for Baganu in the race for Jackson, who is a regular in the national team. Blasters centre-back Hormipam Ruiva has also been rumored to be heading to Bagan.

Coming up, new forward

Marko Leskovic’s replacement at center back in the defensive line will be announced soon. Along with this, the team is also looking for a foreign striker. The Blasters’ move is to include a sharpshooter in the team ahead of the Durand Cup. Mohun Bagan’s Albanian striker Armando Sadiku has not reached an agreement. The indications are that the picture will become clear when the Blasters team from Thailand arrives in Kolkata on the 23rd of this month.

Second match for Blasters

Kochi ∙ Kerala Blasters, who are on a pre-season tour in Thailand, will face Thai League Second Division team Samut Prakan City FC in the second practice match today. The match is at 2.30.

Blasters lost 1-2 to Pattaya United in the first match. Blasters captain Adrien Luna may enter the field today.