Bristol Rovers sit mid-table in the Championship and they can be forgiven for already thinking ahead to next season.

Darrell Clarke's side have done more than enough to steer clear of any relegation trouble but they have not been quite good enough to push for promotion this season.

Clarke will be hoping to change that for next season with a strong summer of recruitment expected at Bristol Rovers.

It is important that Clarke starts doing his scouting now and identifies his targets so that Bristol Rovers can get a head start on their rivals in the summer and capture some early deals.

If the players come in earlier, this means that they can have a full pre-season at Rovers, getting to know their team mates, settling into life in Bristol and learning how to play under Clarke.

Here are three players that Bristol Rovers should make enquiries about before the transfer window opens.

Omar Bogle needs to move away from Cardiff City this summer for the sake of his career.

But the 24-year-old is not going to be short of admirers in the second tier, having proven his goal scoring prowess in the National League and League Two with Grimsby Town.

Bristol Rovers should make an early enquiry for the striker's services to steal a march on any potential rivals.

If Clarke wants to add some muscle to his defence, then Jordan Willis would be the perfect signing.

The 23-year-old may still be young but he has bags of experience at Coventry City and he is also a leader at the back, having captained his side on many occasions.

The former England youth international is way too good to be wasting away in League Two and if Coventry fail to go up, Bristol Rovers should pounce for their star defender.

Harry Forrester has been on loan at League One side AFC Wimbledon this season, impressing with his performances in midfield.

The former Doncaster man does not seem to have a future at Rangers and with just one year left on his contract, he could be sold.

Bristol Rovers could snap up the talented 27-year-old in a cheap deal to bolster their squad for next year.