Strikers Izale McLeod and Shola Ameobi have both been linked, the former looking a more likely target than the latter, and two midfield reinforcements have now cropped up.
Sunderland's Graham Kavanagh, a Championship veteran, is one of the names, while young Crystal Palace schemer Ben Watson, linked with Premier League Bolton last summer, looks set to move away from Selhurst Park if a suitable offer comes in.
Roeder would face competition for either player in what is looking like a very crowded transfer market in the Championship come January.