Accrington Stanley midfielder Matt Butcher is a transfer target for Bristol Rovers, according to reports, with the Gas among a number of clubs monitoring the 25-year-old's situation heading into the summer window.
The Portsmouth News report that Butcher, won't be returning to his hometown club this summer as Pompey boss Danny Cowley prioritises other positions to reinforce but is wanted across League One, League Two and Scotland.
Butcher is being released by Accrington at the end of June after failing to agree new terms and is an increasingly sought-after free agent at that level. Rovers, Joey Barton's former club Fleetwood Town, Bradford City plus Scottish sides St Mirren and Motherwell are the clubs listed who have shown an interest.
