Bristol Rovers are yet to make their first signing of the summer, but they have been heavily linked to a number of players.
One of those players is former Coventry City full-back Jack Grimmer.
Grimmer departed the Sky Blues this summer after losing his place in the team to Chelsea loanee Dujon Sterling, despite being a fan favourite at the Ricoh Arena.
The 25-year-old was born in Aberdeen and came through the youth system at his hometown club before a move to Fulham in 2012, followed up by two years at Coventry following his release from the Cottagers.
Whilst the Gas are now hoping he remains in England, in March this year, Grimmer gave an interview to the Sunday Post in which he appeared open to the idea of moving back north of the border, which could well rule out any potential deal with Rovers.
"It’s definitely food for thought," he said. "I’ve had talks with a few clubs in Scotland, actually.
"And when you see the pathway that Sparky (Marc McNulty) has taken, going to Hibs and getting international recognition, it looks attractive.
"You can’t get away from the fact that there are huge clubs in Scotland.
"The fan bases, the games you play in, the big crowds, you can’t overlook that. I am looking at it.
"But it’s the same for me as anyone else. You have to weigh up your options. Family and other things come into it as well.
"But it’s definitely something I’m looking at, given how well it has worked for Sparky.
"It crossed my mind the other day when I was thinking about moving back to Scotland that I’ve been in England for seven years now, which is crazy.
"But it would be nice to walk into a shop and hear a Scottish accent again, that’s for sure!"
It echoes a similar interview given by another Rovers target - and coincidentally another player released by Coventry.
Centre-back Tom Davies, a good friend of Grimmer's, has also been linked with Rovers, but, on his departure from the Sky Blues, indicated a desire to move further north to be closer to family.
