Doncaster Rovers deadline day: Liam Hoden on what to expect as the window prepares to shut

Doncaster Rovers are poised to welcome two new signings on transfer deadline day as Darren Moore adds the final pieces of his squad jigsaw.
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A central midfielder and winger are expected at Cantley Park this morning to complete loan moves after agreements were reached on Thursday with their parent clubs.

The pair will then train with the Rovers squad and travel for Saturday’s clash with Portsmouth at Fratton Park.

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Moore has been hopeful of adding a central midfielder for the last month and set his sights on a Premier League youngster who already has a good deal of experience at senior and international level.

Doncaster Rovers training ground at Cantley Park.Doncaster Rovers training ground at Cantley Park.
Doncaster Rovers training ground at Cantley Park.

After a nervy few days, Rovers finally received confirmation the player would be joining once he returned from international duty this week.

Plenty of other options were presented to Rovers this week as clubs looked to secure loan moves for their promising players, and it was among this group from which Moore set his sights on the winger, who will add a further element to the attacking ranks.

Barring the early business which should come on Friday morning, it is expected to be a relatively quiet deadline day as the 5pm deadline approaches.

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There is a slight possibility that opportunities could arise at the 11th hour or targets become available that appeared out of reach but with little funds left in the playing budget, any deal would have to be particularly favourable for Rovers.

Rovers will be guarding against any further interest in skipper Ben Whiteman but are not expecting to receive any bids.

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