Gustavo Hamer: Coventry City boss Mark Robins not surprised by speculation over midfielder
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Gustavo Hamer scored 11 goals for Coventry City last season
Coventry City boss Mark Robins says speculation surrounding the future of midfielder Gustavo Hamer is "obvious".
The Brazil-born Dutchman had a fine 2022-23 season, helping the Sky Blues reach the Championship play-offs, scoring the only goal in the semi and in the final as City lost on penalties.
Hamer has been linked with Premier League sides Burnley and Fulham.
The 26-year-old, signed from Dutch side Zwolle in 2020, has a year left on his existing deal, penned in March 2022.
It is understood Hamer, who mingled with supporters during Tuesday's pre-season friendly at Forest Green Rovers, is not actively looking to move.
Following the departure of star striker Viktor Gyokeres to Sporting Lisbon, Robins is aware questions will be asked about the club's other high-profile players - and he says the talk surrounding Hamer is not a surprise.
"For me, he was the best midfield player in the Championship last season - 100%," Robins told BBC CWR.
"He scored goals and looked a real threat - obviously his goal at Wembley and then the injury he suffered cost us in that final.
"There's speculation around Gus and it's obvious speculation."
Hamer is still working his way back to full fitness after the ankle injury that forced him off at Wembley.
Robins says he is about "a week away" from getting back into contention for pre-season selection, in good time for the Championship campaign opener at neighbours Leicester on Sunday, 6 August.