Rovers have completed three deals before the end of June for the first time since 2017.

All three are permanent signings, albeit Arnor Sigurdsson’s is initially just for one year, making it a productive start to the summer for Gregg Broughton and the Rovers recruitment team.

They reacted quickly to the change in regulations which opened up a whole new market, and with it a host of different rumours as July approaches.

The club have hit their target of three additions before June ends, with Sondre Tronstad and Sigurdsson to join up with the squad early next month, while Niall Ennis, first through the door, reported back with the remainder of the squad last week.

Sigurdsson arrives on a one-year contract following the extension of the FIFA ruling, with Rovers’ dealings have been with the player, rather than his contracted club CSKA Moscow.

The Icelandic international is under contract until June 2024, giving Rovers the potential to open talks over a longer-term move, which would take effect next summer, from January 1.

Despite the hot-bed of rumours, a period of calm could follow Sigurdsson’s addition as Rovers weigh up their next moves.

While the club are active in terms of their recruitment, no deals are understood to be close, though more are being targeted, with head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson keen to further strengthen a squad that finished seventh last year.

Rovers missed out on the top six by goal difference, and increased attacking options have been Tomasson’s priority, which remains the case even with the signings of Ennis and Sigurdsson, following the departures of top scorer Ben Brereton and Bradley Dack.

Brereton is expected to join Villarreal on a long-term contract early next month, while Dack has interest from two Championship clubs as he weighs up his next move.

The loan market will again be key for Rovers in terms of incomings, with the club expected to be in the scrap for Manchester City youngster Kian Breckin, but decisions on Premier League players aren’t expected until at least the middle of next month.

Andrew Moran (Brighton & Hove Albion) is of interest, while England youth international striker Sonny Perkins (Leeds United) has also been mentioned as a possible target. 

Equally, George Cox, a free agent after leaving Fortuna Sittard, is also a player who Rovers have watched closely and a potential option in the quest to add to the options on the left side of the defence.

Operating with the same budget as last year, the outgoings of Brereton, Dack and Daniel Ayala have freed up room to manoeuvre when comparing the salaries of the incomings players to those leaving.

However, with three free transfers over the line, as part of a player-trading model they are looking to move towards, Rovers could see what happens with potential outgoings before pressing the button on more incomings.

Signing number four isn’t thought to be imminent therefore, even though things will continue to be progressed behind the scenes.

There were six signings last summer, with a similar number expected this time around. 

Rovers split the 2022 business equally between permanent transfers and loans, though the three longer-term signings came at a cost of around £4.5m, with the trio thus far all being on frees.

Thomas Kaminski joined in with the group for pre-season training on Tuesday having been afforded some extra time off following his commitments with the Belgium national team.

As reported earlier this month, there is the potential of a return to Belgium for the 30-year-old who is attracting interest from Anderlecht.

Claims of a £6m valuation have been described as wide of the mark, which would enable that interest to be pushed forward with, with the prospect of a bid set to be forthcoming.

With Bart Verbruggen expected to leave Anderlecht after this summer’s Under-21 European Championships, with a £17m move to Brighton mooted, and the more experienced Hendrik Van Crombrugge also facing an uncertain future, openings are likely at one of Kaminski’s former clubs.

Another goalkeeper would therefore be required should the 30-year-old move on.

Rovers have rejected one bid from Millwall, understood to be in the region of £800,000, for captain Lewis Travis.

The 25-year-old club captain over 200 appearances to his name is seen as a key figure at the club, and still has three years remaining on his contract.

Millwall are yet to return, and there are doubts as to whether they will given the size of the first bid.  

Luton Town have identified the Rovers captain as a potential option, though the Hatters have been linked with a host of midfielders, not least Ben Pearson, as they prepare for life in the Premier League.

Travis is committed to Rovers, and despite a spell out of the team either side of the new year, still clocked up 48 appearances in all competitions.

The most lucrative deal for Rovers this summer could prove to be the sell-on clause value received for former goalkeeper David Raya.

The club would bank upwards of £4m should Brentford hold out for their £40m valuation for the Spaniard, however, that has put off a number of clubs, leaving Raya in limbo with one-year left on his contract, but a desire to leave this summer.

Rovers therefore cannot plan for that money, and while it is unclear how much of that would be made available to strengthen the current squad, it is unlikely that it would be splashed on one player.

That has been the suggestion in Bulgaria with links to Ludogorets Razgrad forward, and national team player, Kiril Despodov, though such a move, not least with a 5m Euro price-tag, have been played down. 

Ellis Simms has been a name not far from fans’ discussions in Rovers’ striker search.

However, despite suggestions on Merseyside, Rovers haven’t pursued a move for the 24-year-old at this stage.

Simms could move this window, potentially as a makeweight in a transfer deal should Everton get their wish, with Coventry City, Swansea City and Ipswich Town all credited with interest.