McGlynn looking to find the next Jamie Gullan as he aims to take advantage of loan market

Hibernian striker Jamie Gullan spent time on loan at Raith before returning to Easter Road and breaking in to the first team their

Raith Rovers manager John McGlynn is hoping to once again make the most of the loan market to bolster the ranks at Stark’s Park.

Hibs striker Jamie Gullan enjoyed a successful spell last season which saw him return to Easter Road in January and make his mark on the first team.

Now, with many teams across Scotland potentially not fielding reserve teams this season, McGlynn is hoping he can attract some of the countries best up and coming talent to Stark’s Park.

Speaking to the Fife Free Press, he said: “Clubs will maybe be looking to hold on to the players who are the more finished article as they look to operate with smaller squads next season.

“Below that level though there will be a lot of players available with clubs not running reserve teams .

“We’ve worked successfully in that market in the past and will be looking to do so again.

“By the time we get back for pre-season the Premiership clubs will have been going for two or three games and these teams will probably know by then which players they want to keep and which they want to send out.

“The fact the top league is starting soon will give them a knowledge of which guys might not be playing regularly and who they will want to put out on loan and we are a good club for players to go to and other clubs know they will be looked after and will get a chance in the team.

“We have all of August and September to see where our squad is before the season starts and where we need to fill positions and we’re always talking to clubs to see who is available.”

As well as the loan market McGlynn is of course looking to make permanent additions to the team with strikers being top priority at the moment.

However, the Rovers boss has found players difficult to deal with in the current climate as it still feels the effect of the Covid-19 crisis.

“We’re still looking and negotiating but as with so many things at the moment it can be a very frustrating.

“Its not normal times so it’s quite difficult for all involved at the moment.

“Players are still holding on perhaps expecting more money or to play at a higher level and may need to take a reality check as teams are cutting back financially and in terms of the size of the squad.

“They may need to come in to the real world.

“Things are ongoing, everyone would like to get players in as quickly as they can but we will have to be patient.”

The summer transfer window for Scottish clubs began on Tuesday and will remain open until midnight on, October 5.