Bristol Rovers have yet to sign any new players ahead of the transfer window opening next week, but progress is still being made.
Grant Ward, Josh Grant and Harvey Greenslade have all signed new deals with the club, after the out-of-contract trio had all approached the end of their previous deals. The Gas have a small squad at the minute, and reinforcements will be needed but the fact that two of their senior players have committed for next season, means there is less to worry about when pre-season begins shortly.
Joey Barton wants up to four new arrivals when he takes his squad to the Royal Commandos base for a pre-season training camp hat is hopefully going to work as a positive opportunity for team building. It's something that his former boss Sean Dyche used to do at Burnley, and there's an importance that any new recruits get on board with Rovers and their plans for next season.
Barton himself has been on holiday, and has been letting his hair down before he gets back in to the swing of things. The 40-year-old is set to miss the first three games of the seasn because of an EFL stadium ban, so any contact time he has with the players now will be crucial.
Here we look at free agents across the Premier League and the Football League, and look at some realistic targets for the club. Some already are attracting interest from other clubs, and Rovers will have to be quick. What do you think? Are any of these worth a go, or do you think they should look elsewhere?
17. Steven Sessegnon
He’s ex Bristol City, but it was just a loan spell. Sessgnon, the twin brother of Ryan, is looking for a new club after his Fulham release. He’s been at Charlton for the season, and if there is apparently a search for a new right-back, he could be a good option. | Getty Images Photo: Dan Mullan/Getty
18. Jamal Blackman
Some say you should look forward rather than back, but Blackman’s departure from Exeter was a bit of a surprise. He was mainly their first choice keeper and kept 10 clean sheets in 38 games. | Getty Images Photo: Michael Regan/Getty
19. Harrison Holgate
Holgate broke through at Fleetwood when Joey Barton was manager, so could he reunite with him? A new contract has been offered but no decision has been taken just yet. Holgate’s got just under a season of League One football under his belt and could add some depth at centre-back. | Getty Images Photo: Pete Norton/Getty
20. Connor Wickham
Wickham is expected to leave Cardiff after only joining on a short-term contract. He was scoring goals in a poor FGR team, so imagine him with some service. | Getty Images Photo: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images