The appetite for transfers among Bristol Rovers fans is peaking as the new season fast approaches. Optimism and excitement remain after the heroics of last season, but there is a growing recognition that the Gas are in need of some reinforcements.
Joey Barton is not blind to this fact, with up to seven additions in mind by the time the transfer window closes on September 1. The starting XI is solid, but additions are wanted in each third of the pitch to add depth and quality to Barton's resources.
Here is the state of play for some of Rovers' key targets this summer...
