Alexander on Wright's availability and transfers

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‘If you want to play on the left, please don’t sign for us'

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Bradford City manager Graham Alexander has been speaking to the press before his side's League One match against Luton Town on Saturday (15:00 BST)

Here are the main talking points:

  • They remain "open minded" on Joe Wright's availability after the defender was forced off with a head injury during their Carabao Cup first round victory at Blackburn Rovers on Tuesday. A cut above his eye has led to swelling which is impacting his vision.

  • A tactical switch during the second half of that win at Ewood Park saw Bradford move away from their much-used front three, with wide options, to a two striker shape with a No.10 playing just behind. Alexander says it's something they've considered for a short while and it may be an option moving forward.

  • Since his arrival from Barnsley in the summer, there has been much discussion about whether forward Stephen Humphrys is better used on the left or through the middle. Alexander was quick to outline that he sees the 27-year-old as a centre forward. Upon his move to Valley Parade, Alexander said to Humphrys: "If you want to play on the left, please don't sign for us."

  • Trialist Jack Hunt has left the group after spending pre-season with the club. Alexander revealed he's taken up an opportunity to train with another unnamed club, reported to be Hunt's former side Sheffield Wednesday.

  • The club remain open to improving the squad this summer window. That includes using the free agent market, with Alexander getting weekly updates on the PFA's summer training camp list. Head of recruitment Stephen Gent has been to see a couple of their recent fixtures.

  • Alexander reacted to speculation earlier this summer around a return to Bradford for forward Nakhi Wells, who will face the club for Luton this Saturday. "We knew we could not sign a player of that calibre within our budget," he said.

Listen to Alexander's full pre-match conference and more on BBC Sounds.

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