Blackburn Rovers remain able to sign free agents despite the closure of the transfer window, though John Eustace had intimated he's happy with his squad.
Rovers added 10 additions to bolster their ranks this summer and, barring any serious injuries, they are not expected to make any more until January.
However, they are able to do so, if they so wish. As per EFL rules, Rovers submitted a 25-man squad within 24 hours of the summer window closing.
In that list, Rovers don't have to name any players under the age of 21. They also need to have eight 'homegrown players', though that is not an issue at all given their Academy's influence.
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Rovers have a 24-man senior squad, though three of their players are under that age threshold. So Leo Duru, Amario Cozier-Dubbery and Harry Leonard don't need to be registered to play their part.
It means Eustace essentially has four slots open to sign free agents, should he wish. Again, that is unlikely at the moment but if one of their centre-backs was to get a serious injury that ruled them out for months, they could take a look if they so desired.
Former transfer target Liam Cooper is, somewhat surprisingly still unattached. Rovers moved on and instead signed up Danny Batth and Kyle McFadzean.
He was then meant to sign for Hull City but then that deal collapsed. As things stand, he's still without a club.
Other defenders such as John Egan, last of Sheffield United, also remain available. Former Rover Daniel Ayala is unattached too after an ill-fated spell at Rotherham United.
John Fleck lists a crop of ageing but experienced Championship midfielders. The likes of Jeff Hendrick, Josh Onomah and Fred Onyedinma are among those going for free too.
The most notable forward names are Aaron Connolly, last of Hull City, Scott Hogan, who was fleetingly linked with Rovers having worked with Eustace previously, and Freddie Ladapo, who cancelled his contract with Ipswich Town.
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