Bolton Wanderers return to Championship, summer transfers and net spend, David Watson and Ben Davies join the club. Bolton Wanderers secured a long-awaited return to the Championship after seven years away, with Steven Schumacher's side defeating Stockport County in a sweltering League One playoff final at Wembley. The Trotters were among the busiest clubs in the transfer market last summer, recruiting 13 players and overseeing 11 departures. This summer, Bolton Wanderers have already made some key signings, including David Watson and Ben Davies. David Watson, a central midfielder, joined the club on a free transfer, while Ben Davies, a centre-back, also signed on a free transfer. The club has also seen some players leave, with Szabolcs Schon departing for an undisclosed fee and George Johnston joining another club on a free transfer. Bolton Wanderers' net spend for the summer transfer window currently stands at £0m, with the club having spent £0m and received £0m in transfer fees. The summer transfer window opened on Monday, June 15, and will run until Tuesday, September 1, with the window closing at 11pm GMT. Bolton Wanderers are expected to be active in the transfer market, with the club looking to strengthen their squad ahead of their return to the Championship. The club has been linked with several players, including Omar Sowunmi and Luca Stephenson. And with the transfer window still open, Bolton Wanderers fans will be eagerly awaiting any new signings. So far, the club has made some shrewd signings, and it will be interesting to see how they perform in the Championship. The club's return to the Championship is a significant achievement, and they will be looking to build on this success in the upcoming season.