Joey Barton intends to exceed the cap on loan players for EFL squad, even if it means some difficult decisions down the road for the Bristol Rovers boss.
Clubs are allowed five loan players in their matchday squad under EFL rules, and the Gas have four of those places filled with Josh Coburn (Middlesbrough), Lewis Gibson (Everton), Ellery Balcombe (Brentford) and Jarell Quansah (Liverpool).
The rules do not limit the number of loan signings and Barton expects to bring in several more players before Tuesday's transfer deadline, confirming he will be content to have six or even seven on-loan players in his squad if the right options come available.
