EXCLUSIVE: Whether or not they are hired before the Cardiff game, after, or not at all is of course up in the air - as is commonplace during transfer windows, which move quickly and often unpredictably.

Swindon have been struggling to nail down a left-back option in recent weeks, while they have also been searching for cover for Ryan Tafazolli given his recent injury record.

Despite speculation that at least two of the sponsorships could be in place of services rendered, The Moonraker understands that they are cash deals - and that the three combined are of the going rate for a lead sponsor in the division.

It required Town accelerating their approach to get the deal done. Hungbo only came onto Swindon's radar as being available relatively recently in the transfer window.

Ian Holloway and his coaching staff have been calling in favours to bolster their squad for the trip to Gloucestershire, following a spate of injuries at the County Ground. And four players have arrived at short notice to be a part of the group, all of whom The Moonraker can identify today.

Holman had made a fine start to pre-season, and impressed against Crystal Palace and Bristol City. He was facing up to the possibility of being a regular starter, with clubs higher up the divisions watching his progress with interest.