‘Cos if anyone can, Jamie can!’

Rochdale’s own Jamie Allen has long proven himself to be a Premier League calibre footballer—dynamic, intelligent, and relentlessly hard-working. Raised and developed in the heart of Rochdale, Allen emerged through First Touch x Challenger Acadrmy based at Oulder Hill School and via the Rochdale AFC club’s academy with a tenacity and technical sharpness that belied his years. For several seasons now, he’s demonstrated the vision, composure, and engine required at the top level, consistently performing with a quality that matches, and often exceeds, many operating in England’s top flight. His journey stands as a testament not only to his own dedication, but to the often-overlooked talent fostered in towns like Rochdale.

Here’s a summary of what I found on Jamie Allen’s value, contract, and how realistic a move to the Scottish Premiership might be.

Current value & contract

His market value is around €600,000 per Transfermarkt.

Sofascore gives a similar ballpark: €620,000.

His contract with Coventry runs until 30 June 2026.

Coventry triggered a one-year option, so he’s secured through 2026.

Estimated salary: about £390,000 gross per year.

Prospects of a move to the Scottish Premiership

Let see whether a transfer to Scotland seems realistic.

Factors

1. Age and experience: At ~30 years old with Championship experience, he brings experience and maturity. Scottish Premiership clubs might value that, especially mid-table or clubs looking for reinforcement in midfield.

2. Contract timing: With about a year left on his contract, Coventry may be more willing to negotiate a transfer rather than risk losing him on a free. Also, his salary obligations will be relevant, and Scottish sides often have smaller budgets.

3. Wages: His salary is perhaps high for many Scottish clubs, but not completely out of reach for bigger ones (Celtic, Rangers, Hearts, Aberdeen, etc.), depending on what he would accept.

4. Role / utility: He has played both centrally and in more defensive midfield roles. If a Scottish club needs depth and experience rather than a young breakout star, he could be a good fit.

Likely scenarios

Here are some likely scenarios if a move to the Scottish Premiership were to happen:

Scenario What would it look like

Mid-table Premiership club (e.g. Motherwell, St Johnstone, St Mirren etc.) Could try for a free transfer (if Coventry accept modest fee), or relatively low fee. They’d likely negotiate wages down. He might be used mostly as squad depth.

Upper tier Premiership clubs (Aberdeen, Hearts etc.) More likely to make a bid if they need midfield reinforcement. Might pay his wage demands, but want someone who can contribute immediately. Higher expectations.

Ambitious club aiming for Europe Less likely unless he proves significant recent form. They tend to invest in younger players or those with recent high performance.

My estimate: value + likelihood

Transfer fee expectation: If he moves, probably somewhere between €400,000-€800,000 depending on the buying club and how Coventry value him. Could go lower if nearing contract end or if Coventry are willing to sell.

Chances of move to Scotland: Fair chance.