Doncaster Rovers keep eye on midfielder despite Grant McCann's happiness with squad
Grant McCann says things are pretty quiet on the transfer front for Doncaster Rovers as they prepare for the start of a new League One season – although he does admit there is one potential recruit they are keeping an eye on.
On Saturday Rovers are at Mansfield Town, who made Sheffield United work hard for last Sunday's 3-0 League Cup first-round win.
With nine senior players in, six out and crucially a new contract for captain Owen Bailey, Rovers' squad ahead of the Field Mill trip should pretty much be their group for the new season.
But McCann did not rubbish rumours of interest in St Patrick's Athletic and new Republic of Ireland midfielder Kian Leavy.
“He's a player that I like,” said the manager. “We've watched him and we know all about his abilities and what he can do.
“But he's a player that's contracted elsewhere. We don't speak about anybody else's players as he's contracted to them.
“The scouts have watched him. We keep an eye on a lot of players in Ireland.”
Generally, he reflected: “I think the squad is good, it's healthy.
“We've got players who can play in different positions which is perfect, we like that. I'm really pleased with the recruitment.”
The only caveat is injuries.
“Robbie (Gotts) has been back training this week,” said McCann. “Frankie (Okoronkwo)'s been joining in training this week but still a wee bit away.
“Matty (Pearson) is not really improving too much on his calf so we've given him a couple of days to reset his focus.
“James (Husband) had a few days off and pushed on. Tom (Nixon) had one or two days off but won't be back for the weekend.”