Joey Barton says Bristol Rovers will "absolutely" strengthen their squad in January, but he says facilitating the chance for fringe players to go elsewhere is the first priority.
Barton has named midfielder Zain Westbrooke and defender Alfie Kilgour as players who are not getting the minutes they want or need and suggested they could have the opportunity to move on when the transfer window opens next week.
Kilgour, a boyhood Gashead and a product of the club's academy, has previously stated his desire to earn another contract, with his current terms expiring at the end of the season. He was used frequently in the first two months of the campaign, but with James Connolly and Lewis Gibson at full fitness since, the 24-year-old has been used sparingly – not featuring in any of the past 12 League One games.
