Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt's response to Swansea City Declan John transfer speculation

The Trotters are poised to be active in the market with incomings on the horizon. An experienced midfielder thought to be former Sheffield Wednesday man Kieran Lee has trained with the League Two club in recent weeks and talks are progressing over a potential deal for the free agent.

The Trotters start the year at the University of Bolton Stadium with a League Two clash against John Yems' side. It will Bolton's first game for a week after the home clash against Morecambe was suspended earlier this week following a coronavirus outbreak in the Shrimps camp.

Wanderers boss has previously said that he feels the squad is three to four players light. And work has been taking place to ensure new arrivals come into the squad.

Wanderers on a season-long loan deal from Championship side Luton Town over the summer. Since his move, Kioso has established himself in the League Two side's starting XI and has become Ian Evatt's first choice selection at right wing-back.

Wanderers manager Ian Evatt has remained tight lipped on the prospect of signing John ahead of the transfer window opening.So who is the defender that is reportedly wanted by Wanderers and who appears not to have a future at the Championship club?The Welshman was born in Merthyr Tydfil in 1995 and came through the ranks at Cardiff City.John made two appearances for the club in the 2012/12 campaign with games in the League Cup and the FA Cup.He made his league debut for the Bluebirds in the Premier League against West Ham United in 2013 and played a total of 20 games in the top flight that campaign as Cardiff were relegated.John fell down the pecking order at the Cardiff City Stadium under new boss Russell Slade and subsequently went out on

The Trotters play their final game of 2020 when the Shrimps travel to the University of Bolton Stadium. Ian Evatt's side sit 15th in the League Two table prior to taking on Derek Adams' men.The Lancashire visitors to the UniBol are fifth heading into the encounter having won their last four games on the spin in the fourth tier of English football.Ahead of the fixture, Evatt has confirmed that Wanderers have no fresh injury concerns heading into tomorrow evening following the Boxing Day draw on the road against Carlisle United.One enforced change that Bolton will have to make is in the wing-back areas due to Peter Kioso being sent off against the Cumbrians.

the Trotters are poised to be active in the market. Wanderers boss Evatt has previously mentioned that he feels the Bolton squad is 'three of four' players light.One of these areas appears to be in central midfield, a gap 32-year-old Lee could fill and has been training with the League Two side recently.

Wanderers manager Evatt has previously said that he feels the squad is 'three or four' players light. An area which could be reinforced in the centre forward department.

Wanderers were 2-0 down and had a penalty appeal not entertained by referee Ross Joyce.

The Trotters came from three goals down on the road at Brunton Park to claim a share of the spoils against the Cumbrians.

the Trotters added their second towards the end through Nathan Delfouneso, before Peter Kioso nodded home a dramatic late leveller before the break. The wing-back was later sent off for a second bookable offence.After the game, Wanderers manager Ian Evatt spoke to the press and here's some of the highlights of what he had to say.

the Trotters after some 10 months in the role. With the new job title - which has also seen Peter Atherton become Evatt's assistant manager - has come more responsibility for the Bolton boss.Not only are plans in place for the upcoming January transfer window where Wanderers are poised to be active, but preparations are also under way for next summer's business in the market.

The Trotters go into the encounter in Cumbria sitting 15th in the table and having lost three of their last four matches. But despite this, Bolton are still just five points from the play-offs in a tightly packed division.

The Trotters travel to Brunton Park aiming to bounce back from last weekend's defeat to Tranmere Rovers.Ian Evatt's side head into the encounter sitting 15th in the League Two table and take on a Cumbrians side currently in the top three. And Bolton will be aiming for a late Christmas present of three points when they take to the road tomorrow to close the gap between themselves and the play-offs, which currently stands at five points.

The Trotters sit 15th in the fourth tier of English football and have struggled to string together a set of consistent results so far this campaign. That was not the case in November though as five wins on the bounce in all competitions, including four in League Two, saw Bolton shoot up the table to the fringes of the play-offs.

Wanderers boss over the summer, signing a three year deal at the club after joining from Barrow.In light of the coronavirus pandemic, fans have not been able to attend the University of Bolton Stadium yet this season, meaning this current Wanderers squad is yet to play in front of their home support.And that too means that Evatt is yet to be unveiled to the home fans this season, with supporters having to watch matches via online streaming services for the foreseeable future.Having crafted a new look squad over the summer, Evatt admits it was a 'complete restart' for the club.But with the January transfer window around the corner and Bolton still within touching distance of the promotion places, he believes supporters can see Bolton become

The Trotters aim to return to winning ways this weekend in League Two when they play Chris Beech's side at Brunton Park. Wanderers sit 15th in the table heading into the encounter, while Carlisle are third in one of the automatic promotion spots.

The Trotters succumbed to a 3-0 loss to Rovers at the University of Bolton Stadium. The visitors won thanks to goals from Peter Clarke and Kieron Morris, as well as James Vaughan's penalty.In that match, Bolton made just one change as Harry Brockbank, who started as left wing-back, came off for Ali Crawford.The subsequent switch around on the pitch led to Gethin Jones swapping to the left flank and Lloyd Isgrove playing more on the right to accommodate the change.Speaking after the game, Evatt pointed to the lack of options he has on the bench in the forward areas at the moment owing to injuries suffered by Shaun Miller and Arthur Gnahoua.

Wanderers with a thigh injury since coming off early in the 3-0 victory against Southend United at the end of November.In that match, Tom White come on to replace Tutte. In the last four games, teenager George Thomason has filled the central midfield berth which has been left by Tutte's absence.

Bolton manager Evatt has previously said that he feels the squad is three or four players light. In the encounter over the weekend, Wanderers succumbed to a 3-0 loss at the hands of Tranmere Rovers.

the Trotters went behind through Peter Clarke's header on the stroke of the half-hour mark. Keith Hill's side then doubled their advantage when Kieron Morris' powerful low effort went in and they added a third when James Vaughan fired home from the penalty spot after Alex Baptiste's handball.After the game, Bolton manager Ian Evatt spoke to the press and this is what he had to say on the defeat.What went wrong?“I don’t think the scoreline was reflective of the game, I don’t think that was the case at all.