Cowley and his staff were watching games this week as they look to execute a stated policy of signing talent on the rise this summer.
Well, we’ve been doing likewise to see where the next Jamal Lowe could be – and we’ve found 15 of the most promising talents who could be plucked from the game’s lower reaches and brought into League One this summer.
9. Greg Olley
Former Newcastle man has delivered an outstanding 19 assists in a successful campaign for Gateshead in the National League North. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
10. Ryan Colclough
Has league experience and has been a standout winger in the National League for Altrincham (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton
11. Jacob Mendy
The Gambian left-back has caught the eye of plenty of scouts as Boreham Wood made waves in the FA Cup this season. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: GLYN KIRK
12. Jeff King
Can play down the right flank or the middle of the park, the Scouser has been a standout performer for Chesterfield. Photo: Jim Fitton