Glenavon January transfers

January signings so far: Gavin Gilmore (Finn Harps), Nathaniel Ferris (Glentoran - loan), Charlie Lindsay (Glentoran - loan)

January departures so far: Francely Lomboto (Galway United), David McDaid (Portstewart), Bridel Bosakani (Drogheda United - end of loan), Corey Smith (Coleraine - end of loan), Caolan Murphy (H&W Welders), Jack Malone (Glentoran)

Michael O'Connor will be desperately hoping to bring in a number of recruitments this month to help Glenavon in their fight against relegation and reshape the squad he inherited from Paddy McLaughlin a few months ago.

The departures of Francely Lomboto, David McDaid, Bridel Bosakani and Michael O'Connor have left the Lurgan Blues light up front and given their precarious position, they have had to rely on loan deals to bring in some much-needed Premiership experience.

Nathaniel Ferris and Charlie Lindsay have both arrived from Glentoran and will be at Mourneview to the end of the season.

Ferris will hope to rediscover his goalscoring form from his time at Loughgall, while Lindsay will look to benefit from regular game time.

Gavin Gilmore has also joined and the 22-year-old winger adds depth in the wide areas following Corey Smith's return to Coleraine.

He will be keen to hit the ground running after recently spending 18 months with Finn Harps in the League of Ireland Frist Division.

They have been dealt a blow in losing Jack Malone, their best performer this season, to Glentoran and they will also want to keep hold Peter Campbell and Jack Malone, who has had some bright moments despite Glenavon's struggles this season.

Next five fixtures: Newington (H, Irish Cup) - 10 January; Glentoran (H) - 17 January; Coleraine (A) - 23 January; Cliftonville (H) - 31 January; Carrick Rangers (A) - 10 February