The 2020/21 League One season will take a big step forward on Friday when Portsmouth will discover who they will be playing on opening day with the release of the fixture list for the coming campaign. The league is going to be more cramped and hectic that normal with a later start.
It only increases the importance of the business done by Pompey in the transfer window. The rumour mill continues to spin round with Kenny Jackett and a host of League One rivals linked with all sorts of deals to put them in a strong place come next month’s start.
Simply scroll down and click through the pages to view the very latest transfer news and rumours from around the web – and don’t forget to check back tomorrow for more of the same.
5. Pompey face Woodburn battle
Portsmouth face competition from League One rivals for the signing of Ben Woodburn. Both teams have been linked with a loan move for the Liverpool midfielder. The Welsh international was with Oxford United on loan last season. (Goal) Photo: Alex Livesey
6. Pompey wait for Wigan cash boost
Any club will have to offer Wigan Athletic at least £750,000 for Jamal Lowe. Swansea City are keen on the wide man and hopeful of getting him on a cut-price deal. But the Latics need that money to pay Portsmouth in unpaid transfer fees for Lowe. (Wigan Today) Photo: Alex Burstow
7. Sunderland near centre-back deal
Sunderland are nearing a move for free agent Morgan Feeney. The 21-year-old centre-back was released by Everton this summer. Feeney, who had a short loan spell with Tranmere Rovers, has played twice for the Toffees. (Football Insider) Photo: Nathan Stirk
8. Sunderland front of queue for striker
Sunderland could pip a host of rivals, including Newcastle United, Middlesbrough and Leeds United, to the signing of highly-rated striker Luke Chapman. The 17-year-old is said to be available from Hartlepool’s academy. (TEAMtalk) Photo: Nigel Roddis