Joey Barton says he remains open to adding a free agent signing to his Bristol Rovers squad, with the manager in contact with several possible options in recent days.
Barton admitted Rovers finished the transfer window a couple of players short of his desired numbers, specifically at centre-back and on the wings. He said last week he would not consider moving for a free agent defender due to deadline-day addition Bobby Thomas' impressive debut, but he hinted he could be tempted to make an attacking addition.
Rovers finished the summer with 10 signings, including six permanent additions, and he insists he is happy with the players he has, but the introduction of the five-substitution rule this season has placed a premium on possessing deep reserves of attacking talent that can influence the game from the start or from the bench.
