With news emerging this week that terms are in place for Paul Coutts to extend his stay at Bristol Rovers, a growing nucleus is being put in place for next season.
The current campaign and Rovers' promotion bid is, rightly, the absolute priority for the time being, but the Gas are also planning for next season, regardless of what division they are in. In the lower reaches of the EFL, it is inevitable that there will be some turnover in the squad, but with Joey Barton's side developing nicely in recent months, there are good players tied down for 2022/23.
Here is the contract status of Barton's first-team squad as the end of the season nears...
