Carlisle United has missed out on key transfer targets, according to head coach Mark Hughes. The club sits 3rd in England National League, with 95 points from 46 games, and a recent form of WWWDD.

What happened?

Carlisle United head coach Mark Hughes told BBC Radio Cumbria that the club has missed out on key transfer targets. The Blues have signed defender Ryan Galvin and extended the loans of Chris Conn-Clarke and Alex Gilliead.

Why it matters for Carlisle

The Cumbria club is chasing promotion back to the EFL after successive relegations. Fans were hoping for a busy January to strengthen their chances of winning the National League.

What comes next?

Hughes admits that they may need to change strategy for the rest of this month in the transfer market. He added: "We'll reassess and make a decision whether we move on to other ones or if they're not right for us at this moment in time, we'll have to keep our powder dry." The last result for Carlisle was a 1-2 loss to Boreham Wood on 2026-05-03. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 3rd in England National League | | Points | 95 | | Recent form | WWWDD | | Last result | Carlisle 1-2 Boreham Wood (2026-05-03) |