'Still looking around' - Bolton Wanderers transfer window state of play as more signings sought

Ian Evatt says Bolton Wanderers still want to strengthen this summer transfer window and are still looking but nothing is imminent just yet.

Wanderers have made three signings so far this summer. The only permanent one has been defender Jack Iredale on a three-year deal after he left Cambridge United.

Two season-long loans have also been confirmed. Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford has returned for a second spell with the club, while highly rated right-back Conor Bradley has joined from Liverpool.

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Evatt makes no secret that Wanderers would like to add further to the squad this summer. Up to two more signings are believed to be sought.

But the Bolton boss is prepared to continue to be patient with no futher incomings imminent right now. However, he believes that situation can change quickly in transfer windows potentially, but is happy with where the squad is right now in what is his third pre-season as Wanderers manager.

He said: “We want to strengthen a little bit. I’m not going to hide that fact, but at the moment there’s nothing happening. We’re just going to be patient and see what materialises over the course of pre-season.

"Things change by the hour in the transfer window, so at the moment there’s nothing to update, but I’m not saying that couldn’t change pretty quickly. Onwards and upwards, we’re still looking around but happy with where we’re at.

“I think the most important thing is we are moving forwards, there is improvement there. We obviously all want to improve as fast as we possibly can, but to do it sustainably and to sustain moving forwards, it takes time.

"We’ve had the time and I’ve been