Bristol Rovers have been busy in the summer transfer window and have signed four players so far.
The Gas have signed James Wilson, Luke Thomas, Jevani Brown, and George Friend, all on free transfers. All are hoping to extra bit of quality to the squad and Wilson especially after winning the League One title last year, fills in a position that needed addressing.
Jevani Brown’s arrival sees him bring 21 goal contributions to the Mem, and for the first part of last season, he was toe-to-toe with Aaron Collins. Luke Thomas returning meanwhile perhaps sees an upgrade on Harry Anderson who left for Stevenage, whilst George Friend is an experienced option to have at left-back.
Rovers are expected to do more business but for the time being things have gone quiet. Bristol Post say Rovers remain interested in Connor Taylor, but Plymouth Argyle have entered the race.
Quite a few names have been linked with a move to the Memorial Stadium, and some of them will play at the ground this season, but instead for the opposition. Transfer speculation is rife when there are no matches on, and pre-season offers the opportunity to see some new faces.
Bristol Rovers fans have already tried to work out the identity of a mystery player out on their tour in Portugal, meanwhile one Austrian goalkeeper following the club, Joey Barton and owner Wael al-Qadi, meant that fans were convinced he was on his way.
Here, we take a look at the 14 players the Gas have been linked with during the summer window and what happened to the deals:
5. Gavin Whyte
Portsmouth. It was always going to be a move to Pompey for Whyte, who had played alongside manager John Mousinho at Oxford United. Rovers were said to hold an interest, as well as others, but Pompey have the financial muscle. Photo: Michael Steele
6. Oludare Olufunwa
On trial at Burton Albion. He’s been linked with Rovers, Plymouth, as well as St Mirren and Kilmarnock. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images Photo: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Image
7. Connor Ripley
Port Vale. Agreed a move to the Valiants after leaving Morecambe. Favoured a move to the Staffordshire side because of geographical location. | Getty Images Photo: Ashley Allen/Getty Images
8. Tom Sang
Port Vale. Transfer journalist Darren Witcoop said Rovers as well as Cheltenham wanted Sang following his exit from Cardiff City. Sang has signed a two-year deal. | Getty Images Photo: (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)