Yeovil Town’s pre-season is in full flow, with the club welcoming several new signings as well as a former EFL forward as part of their preparations for their clash with Melksham Town this weekend.
The Glovers have already signed 12 new players to bolster their options as part of a major rebuild under manager Billy Rowley, including the likes of Zain Westbrooke (Doncaster Rovers), Joe Gubbins (Southend United) and Hayden Muller (Sutton United).
However, only one of these new additions is a striker, and with Yeovil saying goodbye to four of them after the previous season ended, one could argue that they aren’t finished with their attacking reinforcements yet.
Yeovil trainee attracts EFL attention
Pre-season is a common time for players without a club to either undergo trials or train with other clubs in a bid to keep fit, ahead of a future move later that summer.
In recent days, the Glovers have welcomed the addition of former MK Dons & Huddersfield Town forward Rhys Healey to their side – though it isn’t yet confirmed whether he’s there to train or with a view to a contract.
However, that decision could be taken out of their hands following confirmation from journalist Pete O’Rourke that the forward is attracting interest from several EFL sides, ahead of a potential transfer in the coming weeks.
The 31-year-old is currently without a club after being release by League One side Huddersfield earlier this summer, following a challenging 2025/26 season.
Across all competitions, Healey was limited to just one appearance – which came for relegated League Two outfit Barrow back in August.
Six years ago, Healey was flying for MK Dons and earned a move to French side Toulouse, but has struggled to replicate the form since.
Can the Glovers sign him permanently?
As mentioned, Healey is already training with Yeovil – though it also remains unclear as to whether he will be in the squad for their first pre-season fixture this weekend.
However, by being with the National League side at present, it gives them a unique opportunity to cast an eye over the 31-year-old and decide whether they’d like to make a move for him themselves.
EFL attention is growing in Healey, and an offer could be enough in itself to rule out a switch to the Glovers.
Yeovil on the other hand have already proven to be ambitious in their recruitment this summer, thus giving them a potential opportunity to land him this summer, especially given they are likely to be in the market for further attacking reinforcements.