Trevor Clarke, Zain Westbrooke and Alex Rodman have been told they can leave Bristol Rovers and are not training with the first team, manager Joey Barton has confirmed.
Rumours have been rife among the fanbase this week that Barton had made the decision to part ways with the senior trio, and on Thursday afternoon he confirmed they have all been told to pursue moves away from the Mem in the final four weeks of the transfer window.
Youngsters Sam Heal and Jamie Egan have also been told their immediate futures are away from the club on loan.