Ian Evatt has told Bolton fans to not expect as busy a transfer window in the summer as there was in January at Wanderers as adding more strength in depth to the squad is among the chief priorities.
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The January transfer window signings at Bolton Wanderers have made a big difference at the club and standards have been lifted, defender Will Aimson believes.
Wanderers made seven acquisitions in the window which has recently ended.
Five permanent signings were made in the form of Dion Charles, Aaron Morley, Jon Dadi Bodvarsson, Kieran Sadlier and Kyle Dempsey.
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James Trafford and Marlon Fossey meanwhile have both arrived on loan until the end of the season from Manchester City and Fulham respectively.
Aimson has noticed the increase in quality over the course of the past month and in particular is glad to be on the same team as Charles with his abilities to give defenders torrid experiences.
He said: “It is no secret the quality we have brough through the door, and I see it on the training ground every day. Standards have been lifted.
“Aaron has played a few games now and has been brilliant. Dion, and Marlon has been fantastic too – got an absolute engine and he is lovely to play behind.
“There are a few more to come in and get a few minutes too.
“It is quite handy being on the same team (as Charles). I have played against him before and he is a handful, one minute he is there, the next he isn’t. He is a pest.
“He is a great finisher as well and has all different elements of the game. He is on some good form at the moment so long may that continue."
Aimson scored the winner from a set piece in the 2-1 win over Charlton Athletic, with a type of goal that has not been Wanderers' forte over the past 18 months.
And the defender revealed work has been done at the club's Lostock training ground and that set
Ian Evatt has told Bolton fans to not expect as busy a transfer window in the summer as there was in January at Wanderers as adding more strength in depth to the squad is among the chief priorities.
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