Former Bristol Rovers man set for transfer as League One exit confirmed

Ryan Broom is on the search for a new club after it was confirmed he would be leaving Cheltenham Town this summer.

The 26-year-old was offered a new contract by the Robins, but GloucestershireLive claim that Broom has accepted a deal with a different club, and will depart Whaddon Road on a free transfer. Freelance journalist Alan Nixon claims that Broom’s next destination could be Fleetwood Town who are eyeing a move. He had only joined Cheltenham on a one-year deal after joining for an undisclosed fee from Peterborough United.

Broom - who played under Bristol City head coach Wade Elliott this season - made 46 appearances across three competitions and got five goals this term. He started in 45 matches, and played in various midfield roles, but mainly as an attacking midfielder.

Broom came through the academy of Bristol Rovers, and made 13 appearances for the Gas, scoring two goals. He had loan sells at Tauton, Bath City and Eastleigh before joining Cheltenham after he released. His form was recognised by Peterborough, and after 11 goals and six assists, he was snapped up by the Posh.

He was limited to just 18 appearances during his time at London Road and scored nce, before getting a loan move in the second part of the 2020/21 campaign. Broom spent the entirety of last year at Plymouth Argyle, helping the Pilgrims to a top-half finish.

Cheltenham remain in discussions with former Gas midfielder Liam Sercombe, who joined them after leaving the Memorial Stadium in 2020. The 33-year-old has made 136 appearances for Cheltenham, accumulating 15 goals and 15 assists, whilst helping them win promotion from League Two.

Christian Norton, Charlie Raglan, Charlie Brown, Dylan Barkers, Shaun MacDonald, Callum Ebanks and Zac Guinan are amongst those leaving the Gloucester club this summer.