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Players linked with Bolton transfer as Wanderers face competition for Swansea City midfielder

Bolton Wanderers have had a productive January transfer window so far with five new faces joining the League One club and there could be more arrivals before the deadline arrives.

Wanderers began their business off with the acquistion of striker Dion Charles from Accrington Stanley on a permanent deal.

That signing was swiftly followed a few days later with the arrival of Marlon Fossey on loan from Fulham.

READ MORE: Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt on Sunderland, transfer window latest and team selection

Aaron Morley became the second permanent signing as the central midfielder made the move from League Two side Rochdale.

Goalkeeper James Trafford has arrived on loan for the rest of the season from Manchester City, while striker Jon Dadi Bodvarsson has joined from Millwall on a free transfer.

Xavier Amaechi's loan deal from Hamburg has also been extended for the rest of the season.

Eoin Doyle, Ali Crawford and Harry Brockbank have all departed the club in January meanwhile as the transformation of Ian Evatt's Wanderers squad takes shape.

Here, discarding those who have actually signed, we round up the players linked with a move to the University of Bolton Stadium this month.

Yan Dhanda

According to Sky Sports, Wanderers are among several League One sides who are interested in Swansea City's Yan Dhanda.

The 23-year-old is attracting attention from Bolton, Burton Albion, Plymouth Argyle and Crewe Alexandra.

It is reported that MLS club DC United are also in talks to sign the Swans man and the player wants to move to the club where he will get the most first team minutes under his belt.

Jordan Shipley

CoventryLive highlighted reports that Bolton Wanderers, Oxford United and Shrewsbury Town all reported to be interested in his services in the January transfer window.

Shipley is 24-years-old and has been with Coventry for the whole of his career so far.

He has played 153 times for the Sky Blues and scored 19 goals, but has played only four times this season for Coventry as he has found game time hard to come by, but scored against QPR.

The midfielder's contract with the Sky Blues runs out this summer.

Dean Campbell

Bolton Wanderers have been linked with a January transfer window loan swoop for Aberdeen midfielder Dean Campbell.

According to Football Insider, Wanderers are amongst three clubs interested in taking Dons man Campbell on loan.

It is claimed that Bolton as well as League Two duo Forest Green Rovers and Port Vale are interested in the 20-year-old's services, with the Scottish side said to be happy for him to go to another club and get minutes under his belt.

Kyle Dempsey

Bolton Wanderers have submitted bids for Gillingham captain Kyle Dempsey.

The midfielder is out of contract at the Priestfield club this summer and Wanderers have targeted the former Fleetwood Town man to strengthen their options in that area of the pitch.

Wanderers have seen a first bid rejected, but have submitted a second one and it remains with the Gills, who are currently without a permanent boss, for consideration.

Anthony Hartigan

Ahead of the January transfer window, the Sun reported that Wanderers were closing in on the signing of Anthony Hartigan from AFC Wimbledon.

His contract at the Dons runs out this summer, as things stand.

However, when Evatt was asked about any interest in the midfielder, he admitted that the player was not on the Whites' radar at that time.

Tyrese Owen

Bolton Wanderers have been linked with a move for non-league defender Tyrese Owen after a planned Derby County trial was shelved.

According to Football Insider, Bolton are one of 'several' teams in the EFL who are prepared to offer the Haringey Borough defender a move.

The 21-year-old was due to go on trial at Championship side Derby, but that appears to no longer be an option due to the financial troubles that the crisis-hit Rams are encountering in administration which has placed a transfer embargo on the club.

Owen is typically a central defender, but can also operate in midfield.

David Odumosu

Drogheda United goalkeeper David Odumosu went on trial at Bolton Wanderers.

According to the Irish Independent, the 20-year-old spent time at Wanderers for three days after his contract at the Irish club expired.

However, it was an option that Wanderers ultimately did not take up and elected to sign Manchester City youngster James Trafford instead.

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