Malpas thinks Swindon will benefit from adding experienced players

Swindon boss Maurice Malpas would like to add some more experienced players to his squad before next season.

The average age of the current senior side is around 24-years-old and the Robins are continuing to target young, up-and-coming players.

But Malpas told BBC Radio Swindon he also wants to add some older heads.

"You see a lot of older players at clubs. They're sometimes not the best players, but their mentality and experience make the team better."

He added: "That's something that we've to try and improve on during the season."

Swindon are still waiting to hear from a Championship club about an offer made for one of their defenders.

My concern is...that you get used as a bit of a pawn and end up getting kicked out, because somebody is always prepared to pay a couple of extra pounds. Maurice Malpas

Southend are also interested in signing the 22-year-old who spent part of last season on loan at Roots Hall.

Malpas is wary of transfer deals where more than one club is trying to attract a player.

"My concern is, not just on this one but in every deal, that you get used as a bit of a pawn and end up getting kicked out, because somebody is always prepared to pay a couple of extra pounds," he said.

"Hopefully, though, we can get this deal done quickly."