EFL transfer window live: Bristol City, Rovers and rivals look to add to squads

Hello and welcome to today's (August 5) live blog as Bristol City, Bristol Rovers and clubs across the EFL continue to add to their ranks during the summer transfer window.

It's a new week as Bristol City get their Championship campaign away at Sheffield United on Saturday, while Rovers' League Two season got off to a disappointing start with a 1-0 defeat at home to Harrogate Town.

The Gas did bring in two new strikers last week though. Former forward and academy graduate Ellis Harrison has returned to the Mem while the Pirates have also made a slightly unorthodox signing, bringing in Fabrizio Cavegn from Swiss second division side FC Vaduz.

City were also active last week, signing goalkeeper Radek Vitek on loan from Manchester United. They have also brought in Emil Riis, Adam Randall and Joe Lumley.

There have been plenty of done deals across the entire EFL as City's Championship and Rovers' League Two rivals continue to be busy in the market over the final month of the window. We will bring you live updates here throughout the day regarding transfer activity throughout the EFL.

Follow along here...

17:02 - Some Bristol City Women transfer news

By Daniel Carter

#BristolCity Women have confirmed the signing of Chelsea midfielder Vera Jones on a season-long loan.

The 17-year-old joined the WSL side last summer and is an England youth international.

— Dan Carter (@DanCarterJourno) August 5, 2025

15:58 - Blackpool add Palace player

By Daniel Carter

— Blackpool FC (@BlackpoolFC) August 5, 2025

15:09 - Another United player departs Bramall Lane

By Daniel Carter

United have agreed an undisclosed fee with Wrexham for the sale of Kieffer Moore.

Best of luck for the future, Kieffer.

— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) August 5, 2025

15:04Daniel Hargraves

13:23 - Rovers man nearing exit

By Daniel Carter

Bristol Live understands that Bristol Rovers defender Connor Taylor is nearing an exit this summer after being left out of the Gas' squad at the weekend.

You can read more about that HERE...

Connor Taylor pictured in action for Bristol Rovers (Image: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)

13:22 - Sheffield United man departs

By Daniel Carter

Sheffield United have accepted a significant bid for one of their defenders ahead of Bristol City's trip to Bramall Lane this weekend.

You can read more HERE...

Ruben Selles has replaced Chris Wilder as Sheffield United boss (Image: Photo by Tony King/Getty Images)

11:12Daniel Hargraves

09:15Daniel Carter

09:15Daniel Carter