Ghanaian-descended winger Arvin Appiah has expressed his desire to remain at Bristol Rovers beyond January, with manager Steve Evans confirming that the player has made his intentions clear.
Appiah is currently on a short-term deal that runs until the end of January 2027, but his recent performances have given the club something to consider ahead of the winter transfer window.
The 25-year-old scored during Bristol Rovers’ Jersey Mike’s Trophy encounter against Reading on November 10, helping the club recover from a two-goal deficit before winning on penalties.
Evans was particularly impressed with Appiah’s contribution, describing his goal as fantastic while praising his improved fitness, sharpness and link-up play.
“Probably into January. We’ve got him to the end of January. Arvin has made it absolutely clear he’d love to stay,” Evans said when asked about the winger’s future.
“We just have to see a little bit more. There was an example tonight. I thought he was really good tonight. It’s the best he’s been for us. His goal is fantastic. It’s just a fantastic goal. It’s great ability.”
The Bristol Rovers manager added that Appiah was also making progress physically after struggling to get sufficient playing time.
“It wasn’t just that; it was his link-up play. He’s getting fitter; he’s getting sharper. He was cramping up. So that tells you he needed the minutes,” he added.
Appiah’s future is expected to be assessed in January, with both the player and the club having an opportunity to evaluate whether a longer-term arrangement would be beneficial.
The winger’s performances could therefore prove decisive as he seeks to secure his future at the English League Two club.
