

Your new-look Bristol Rovers XI if transfer gossip is true - Liverpool, Hibs and Swindon additions included - gallery
The transfer window is in full swing, and Bristol Rovers are ready to get in on the action
Bristol Rovers are looking to get in on all the January transfer window fun with a new signing in the pipeline. The window has been open for almost three weeks and there have been no new faces through the door at the Memorial Stadium.
In terms of transfer news, Scott Sinclair signed a new 18-month deal this week which will keep him at the Mem until the summer of 2024. He was subject of interest from other clubs and his original short-term deal had been due to expire after this weekend but Rovers have managed to tie him down.
Rovers' transfer recruitment team however have a job on their hands as Joey Barton has made his message clear that he wants new arrivals and that could include six new signings. As with any transfer window, speculation is rife and numerous players have been linked with a move to the West Country.
Two players from Liverpool have been linked after Joey Barton took in an Under-21's match last week along with Preston boss Ryan Lowe. It was reported that Jarell Quansah was said to be of interest, whilst Mateusz Musiałowski was spoken of highly by the former Manchester City midfielder. The newest name to be linked this week was Ellery Balcombe and that move looks set to go through with reports of a medical this week. Balcombe was recalled from Crawley Town by Brentford, and his next move seems imminent. Both Balcombe and Quansah have been followed by club owner Wael al-Qadi, which is a usual indication that a player is on their radar.
With that in mind, here we take a look at what the Bristol Rovers XI could be come the end of the January transfer window after several players were linked with a move.

1. GK: Ellery Balcombe
Brentford wouldn’t recall a goalkeeper and send him out on loan again unless there were some discussions over play time, add to that Barton wants to add more loan players, a goalkeeper taking up one of the spots as a substitute seems unlikely. Balcombe’s impending arrival will put pressure on James Belshaw and with no cup competitions, he could displace him. Photo: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images

2. RCB; Jarell Quansah
The potential arrival of Quansah is an exciting prospect, especially given he was an integral part of England Under-19’s success last summer. He may be another youthful player recruited rather than experience but this seems an opportunity too hard to turn down. Photo: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC via Getty Images

3. CB: Angus MacDonald
Angus MacDonald is the experienced defender that Joey Barton is looking for. MacDonald has captained Swindon this season and they’re looking for offers. His experience could be key. Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images

4. LCB: Lewis Gibson
Gibson’s been solid since arriving on loan from Everton and could be signed permanently with his contract up. If he can overcome his injury problems then the Gas have a player on their hands. Photo: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images