Bolton Wanderers are a club in turmoil both on and off the pitch, as we quickly approach December.

Phil Parkinson’s men currently sit 23rd in the Championship, having lost seven of their last nine league games, and are currently the lowest scorers in the division.

It’s a must-win game for Parkinson this Saturday as the Lancashire club face Wigan Athletic at home, and with a trip to Norwich in the horizon, three points is a must.

Something clearly needs to change in January - the Wanderers need to find a goalscorer who can spearhead them away from the drop-zone, after they escaped relegation by the skin of their teeth last term.

Here, we take a look at why Bolton should be tracking Tom Eaves ahead of January.

Eaves has been absolutely magnificent for a Gillingham side that is struggling at the foot of League One.

The 26-year-old leads the goalscoring charts with 12 goals to his name, despite Gillingham struggling to have a big impact in the third-tier, with his tally of 17 goals from last season looking like it will be beaten.

Eaves has everything - pace, power and physical prowess, and deserves the chance to prove himself in a league above due to his form in front of goal in the last two years.

Things can’t get much worse for the Trotters, so why not take a risk on a player that could boost their survival chance?