Bristol Rovers midfielder Jordan Rossiter has suffered a setback in his recovery from a knee injury, while Lewis Gibson remains sidelined with a thigh problem, prompting Joey Barton to make a move in the transfer market.
Rossiter has missed more than a month after damaging his meniscus against MK Dons in the EFL Trophy, while centre-back Gibson has not been seen in the blue and white quarters since the New Year's Day win over Cheltenham Town at the Mem.
The pair are several weeks from returning to first-team contention and as a result, Barton is looking for additions in their respective positions. On Thursday, he revealed two central midfielders and a centre-back feature on a five-man wishlist before Tuesday's transfer deadline.
