Isaac Hutchinson wants to leave Bristol Rovers this summer after a turbulent two-year spell at the club.

The midfielder arrived at the Memorial Stadium in 2024 and had a solid opening season in blue and white despite relegation from League One, but found himself on his way out after being subject to abuse from the fanbase at the start of this season.

He would be loaned to fellow League Two side Cheltenham Town for the first part of the campaign, and after a January in which new Pirates boss Steve Evans looked to bring him back into the fold, he would ultimately return back to Whaddon Road for the remainder of the campaign.

Hutchinson Exit Plan Revealed

Now, heading into another summer window, it seems that the former Walsall man is now seeking an exit from Rovers, but may face some issues when it comes to securing a move away.

When speaking to Bristol Live about recent talks he held with the 26-year-old, Evans stated:

“Yeah, it was brilliant. He’s a fantastic lad. There’s no secrets with Hutch.

“He’s made it clear that he would like to move on if possible. I’ve made it quite clear that there needs to be a significant transfer fee, when he walks in here on the 28th of June. Trying to get into my team might be more difficult than anyone he signs for.

“But what I would say is 20-plus goals from midfield, we’ll welcome him back if he comes back in the building.

“But I would imagine there would be significant interest, and therefore, it’ll be Ritchie’s and our Chairman’s decision as to whether that value’s been met.”

Can Cheltenham Strike A Deal?

Given his efforts under Steve Cotterill as part of Cheltenham Town’s revival which has seen them steer well clear of the League Two relegation fight, it would be a no-brainer for the Robins to try and secure one of their stars on a permanent deal.

However, given Steve Evans’ past comments on whether that could be the case, it seems that the demands Bristol Rovers will want to secure the 26-year-old may make him out of reach on Town’s budget.

With a year still remaining on his contract and Evans’ admiration at the midfielder’s efforts at Cheltenham, the Gas hold all the cards in the ensuing transfer battle over Hutchinson, meaning that unfortunately, Cheltenham may be priced out of a move.

Considering that Cotterill and his staff will want to recruit in multiple areas over the summer, spending a lot of that cash on one star, no matter how good he is, would be an unwise decision as he looks to try and pull them back into the promotion picture.