 On 31 August Rovers announced the signing of Marvin Emnes on loan from Swansea City until 17 January 2017.On 21 September Rovers announced the signing of Wes Brown on a free transfer following his release from Sunderland in the summer, he will also help coach the u23s team.On 22 November Rovers announced Martin Samuelsen has returned to West Ham United with immediate effect.