Exit Evans? (From The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald)

Exit Evans?

ANDY King returns to work to begin his rebuilding job today but he could yet be looking for a new first-choice goalkeeper.

Rhys Evans was widely expected to finalise a new deal in the next 24 hours but negotiations continue to stall as club and player try to agree terms.

The Evening Advertiser also understands a third party is interested in securing the services of the 23-year-old, though the former England under 21 keeper is hopeful his County Ground tenure will be extended before the weekend.

"If I decide to stay it's going to be tied up this week," confirmed Evans.

"There will be another discussion between my agent and Sandy Gray (Town's chief executive).

"There have been a few troubles in terms of them seeing each other but there were last-minute discussions on Friday.

"There are some doubts over the deal we're still not meeting on the same level but hopefully that will be put to bed."

King returns from his working holiday in Spain needing to find replacements for Brian Howard, Matt Heywood and Grant Smith, who all moved on to pastures new last week.

Evans, Sammy Igoe and David Duke have yet to agree new contracts but King already has his sights on some new faces.

Former Manchester United youngster Paul Tierney and ex-Bolton starlet Ricky Shakes are believed to be top of King's wanted list.