Bristol Rovers transfer state of play 2023/24: Done deals, signings, sales and latest rumours

Bristol Rovers have been one of the busiest teams in League One when it comes to transfer activity.

Joey Barton has changed his approach this summer, and has recruited several experienced players, who have either won the league title or the play-offs. The Gas' aim is promotion this season despite an indifferent start, and the 40-year-old has admitted he's never been so confident about a football team and their progressions.

A total of 12 signings have been made this summer, and there could be one more ahead of Friday's transfer deadline. A total of 10 players have departed either permanently or on loan, and so the business stacks up well when compared.

Rovers have exchanged a transfer fee for one player, and that is Connor Taylor who returned on a three-year deal from Stoke City. No fee was disclosed to the public, but it is expected to be a six-figure one, and so Rovers have spent more than they’ve brought in with no player sales to date.

Bristol Rovers 2023/24 done deals - buys

• James Wilson – free transfer; in from Plymouth Argyle; permanent until June 2025.
• Luke Thomas - free transfer; in from Barnsley; permanent until June 2026.
• Jevani Bown - free transfer; in from Exeter City; permanent until June 2025.
• George Friend - free transfer; in from Birmingham City; permanent until June 2024.
• Matt Cox - season-long loan; in from Brentford; no option to buy clause included.
• Tristan Crama - season-long loan; in from Brentford; no option to buy clause included.
• Matt Hall - free transfer; in from Southampton; permanent until June 2025.
• Connor Taylor - undisclosed fee; in from Stoke City; permanent until June 2026.
• Harvey Vale - season-long loan; in from Chelsea; option for Chelsea to recall in January
• Jack Hunt - free transfer; in from Sheffield Wednesday, permament until June 2025.
• Lamare Bogarde - season-long loan; in from Aston Villa, no option to buy clause included
• Ryan Woods - season-long loan; in from Hull City, no option to buy clause included.

Bristol Rovers 2023/24 done deals - sales

• Harry Anderson - free transfer; contract rejected, joined Stevenage
• Paul Coutts - free transfer; joined Inverurie Loco Works as a player-coach
• Callum MacDonald - free transfer; joined Mansfield Town
• Alex Rodman - retired
• Glenn Whelan - retired; joined as full-time player-coach
• Lucas Vaughan - free transfer; joined Lydney Town
• Jamie Egan - free transfer; joined Drogheda United
• Jed Ward - season-long loan; joined Wealdstone; no option to buy clause included but contract expires in 2024
• Harvey Greenslade - one-month’s loan; joined Truro City

Bristol Rovers 2023/24 transfer rumours - ins

Jonson Clarke-Harris - Joey Barton admitted that he wanted one more player - and club CEO Tom Gorringe was tight lipped about him when asked about transfer targets recently

Teo Kurtaran - Spent the 2023/24 pre-season on loan and travelled out to Portugal

Goncalo Cardoso - Played against Braga for Rovers during their pre-season tour in the Algarve. He is a free agent after Marítimo terminated his contract.

Bristol Rovers 2023/24 transfer rumours - outs

James Belshaw - Not been a part of the last few match-day squads. He is available for transfer, and his representatives have tried to find him a new clujb.

Ryan Loft - social media talk linking him up with various clubs, though nothing confirmed from inside the club

Jerry Lawrence - Expected to be made available for loan

Ryan Jones - Expected to be made available for loan despite featuring heavily for the club in pre-season

Aaron Collins - BristolWorld reported Stoke City’s interest earlier in the window, and there was brief talk about Sheffield Wednesday, as well as another Championship club. No bids yet.