Wycombe Wanderers have confirmed striker Brandon Hanlan has penned a new contract with the club.

The 26-year-old, who joined the Chairboys in the summer of 2021, is expected to miss the remainder of the current season due to suffering an ACL injury in the club’s 1-0 home defeat to Stevenage in November.

The forward’s previous deal was due to run out in the summer of 2024, but he will remain at Adams Park beyond this current season.

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He had been linked with a move away from Wycombe back in August, as it was suggested League Two Wrexham were close to securing his services, but no transfer materialised. 

Speaking on his extension, Hanlan said: “I’m buzzing about it.

“There’s nothing worse than being injured for a long period of time than being out of contract.

“Hopefully this is something to look forward to and I can’t wait to be back out playing at Adams Park.

“As a football, you always want to know where your future is, especially when you’re injured, so being here is great for me.”

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Manager Matt Bloomfield added: “We think the world of Brandon and we’re determined to make sure he comes back stronger than ever before.

“It’s well documented that we turned down interest in him in the summer and he was just hitting top form when this injury was inflicted on him.

“He remains a key part of our plans going forward and this new contract gives security both to him and to the club so that we can work towards him getting back to fitness and leading the attack again for us next season.

“I’d like to thank Rob and Pete for their backing of both me and Brandon in getting this deal finalised and we’re excited to see him back in the light and dark blue quarters again as soon as possible.”

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So whilst Hanlan will remain on the sidelines for a lengthy period, Bloomfield has confirmed that several players could be back for some of the festive fixtures this month.

The Chairboys have been hit with an extensive injury list which has seen more than 10 names sit in the treatment room.

But Bloomfield has given updates on some faces who have been missing for a little while.

He said: “Jason McCarthy did a running session on Saturday at Adams Park as the training ground was too wet for him.

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“The good thing with Jason was that his injury wasn’t muscle-related, it was a bone that needed to be removed from his foot.

“That’s all been done and he’s slowly getting back.

“Kane Vincent-Young is also nearly back, and this is a huge boost for us as we think very highly of him.

“Freddie Potts is also getting closer too.

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“The boys have worked so hard.

“They are an honest bunch and I can't  question their work ethic or application.”

The Chairboys travel to Derby County this Saturday.