Whether or not the Town boss wants to take a risk on Butterworth after so long out, after he and the club have already invested in a player working his way back from a lengthy injury in the shape of Harry Smith, remains to be seen.

The Moonraker has subsequently confirmed the previous existence of this clause. It is understood that Glatzel was beginning to attract attention from a League One club in the days and weeks prior to his new deal being agreed.

Swindon are full of walking wounded at present. Joe Snowdon is targeting a return against Oldham Athletic on August 29, while Sam Inwood faces a further fortnight on the sidelines with a hamstring issue of his own.

Several of the arrivals had been previously revealed by the club on their official channels, including chief financial officer Paul Barclay and lead physio Aris Pavlidis.

EXCLUSIVE: The Moonraker understands Swindon made an ultimately unsuccessful attempt to sign Joe O’Brien-Whitmarsh on a permanent deal from Southampton.

The Robins have been actively searching for midfield recruits following the unfortunate injury to Gavin Kilkenny. And they appear to be about to at least partially fill the void left by the Irishman's absence, thanks to the arrival of a highly-rated teenager.