Ian Evatt said the half-time substitution for Gethin Jones and all the other changes Bolton Wanderers made versus Crewe Alex were all planned as the Whites boss wants his side to take the Papa Johns Trophy opportunity as a chance to get to Wembley.
11.08.2022 - 14:39 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt has hinted there still could be transfer incomings this summer at Bolton Wanderers.
Wanderers have brought in four players this summer with Jack Iredale and Eoin Toal arriving on permanent deals. Conor Bradley and James Trafford meanwhile have joined on loan for the campaign.
The summer transfer window closes in three weeks time on September 1 at 11pm. Wanderers have adopted a quality over quantity approach in terms of incomings this summer and Toal, the most recent arrival, had his deal from Derry City confirmed on July 20.
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With only a few weeks to go now until the deadline slams shut, Evatt has confirmed that Wanderers are still looking to improve where they can and that ins and outs could still be a possibility this summer. Though the Bolton boss is happy with his squad and its composition, it suggests there could still be acquisitions made.
So where could Evatt strengthen his squad this summer and which departments are the most likely candidates for any prospective reinforcements? In answer to that question, we've analysed the Wanderers squad area by area to look at which parts appear the more likely for additions, if any do arrive.
Goalkeepers
Wanderers have Manchester City loanee and Joel Dixon as a strong line-up in the goalkeeping department. Promising youngster Luke Hutchinson is also set to be a regular for the B team this season and would be a candidate to step up to the first team in time.
Evatt is well known for not always naming a goalkeeper on the bench in his matchday squads. Unless an injury is picked up by Trafford and/or Dixon, the goalkeeping department is
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