Bristol Rovers can be content with their transfer business so far but there is still room for more incomings.
The Gas have brought in James Gibbons, Jordan Rossiter, John Marquis and re-signed James Connolly on a permanent transfer.
Marquis and Connolly were both bought for undisclosed transfer fees, which highlights that the board are happy to back their manager when he and his staff identify a target.
Joey Barton stated last week he wanted to sign between five and seven more players to help prepare him for the 2022/23 League One campaign.
They have Forest Green Rovers on the opening day of the season and whilst they have enough bodies for a starting XI and a full bench, there is a demand for new additions.
The squad was made up of a number of loan players last season and since their returns to their parent clubs, there are gaps in the squad that needs to be filled.
Rovers are slightly thin on the ground in some areas, most specifically at centre-back where they are considering converting Wales Under-21 international Luca Hoole there from a right-back.
There is also a desire for a new midfielder whilst Zain Westbrooke looks to have been given a new lease of life after falling out of favour last season.
But what about the players that weren’t kept on after Rovers won promotion? Have they gone on to better things or was the club right to part ways with them?
A total of 13 players were released back in May and another one opted to return to one of their former clubs.
There were also
Where have the individuals that have left the Memorial Stadium gone? Here we have a look...
1. Junior Brown
Made just six appearances for the Gas last season and didn’t feature in a match day squad from October onwards. He is still looking for a new club. | Getty Images Photo: George Wood/Getty Images
2. Leon Clarke
A hamstring injury plagued Clarke’s time at the club, putting him out of action from September to January. Scored two goals in 11 games for the Gas. Yet to find a new club after his release. | Getty Images Photo: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images
3. Cameron Hargreaves
Midfielder with 36 appearances in total under his belt after joining in 2017. Let go after five years after a loan spell with Chippenham Town and King’s Lynn. Reunited with former director of football Tommy Widdrington at King’s Lynn, joining them on a permanent deal. | Getty Images Photo: Alex Burstow/Getty Images
4. BRISTOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Cian Harries of Bristol Rovers in action during the Sky Bet League Two match between Bristol Rovers and Northampton Town at Memorial Stadium on November 13, 2021 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)
Found himself out of favour after the arrival of James Connolly. Allowed to leave after more than 50 appearances for the Gas. Joined a new-look Swindon Town after the departure of Ben Garner. Could make a return to the Mem on October 18 when Rovers play the Robins in the EFL Trophy. | Getty Images