League One rumours: Sunderland trio linked with move | Portsmouth striker bid rejected | Updates on Coventry, Bradford

Sunderland and their League One rivals continue to be linked with a host of deals as the new season nears.
By The Newsroom
Published 9th Jul 2018, 12:10 BST
Updated 16th Jul 2018, 15:55 BST
Papy Djilobodji is one of three players who could be set to leave SunderlandPapy Djilobodji is one of three players who could be set to leave Sunderland
Papy Djilobodji is one of three players who could be set to leave Sunderland

And reports today suggest that three of Sunderland's players could be set for a move overseas with their days at the Stadium of Light looking numbered.

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Papy Djilobodji is one of three players who could be set to leave SunderlandPapy Djilobodji is one of three players who could be set to leave Sunderland
Papy Djilobodji is one of three players who could be set to leave Sunderland

Elsewhere, there are updates from a host of other League One teams as transfer activity hots up.

Here's the news hitting the headlines today:

Want-away Sunderland duo Papy Djilobodji and Didier Ndong could be set for a move to Turkish side Trabzonspor. The duo failed to report for pre-season training at the Academy of Light and look set to seal moves away from the club this summer. Reports from Turkey suggest that the pair have been encouraged to buy-out their contracts at Sunderland in order to seal a move.

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Elsewhere, winger Callum McManaman has also been linked with a move away from Sunderland - with Wigan Athletic a possible destination. We reported last week that the Latics were keen on a move for the wideman, and speculation has increased over the weekend.

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Peterborough boss Steve Evans has dropped hints that forwards Jack Marriott and Marcus Maddison will both leave the club - claiming that Posh will not be able to rely on their goals this season.

Championship sides QPR, Ipswich and Reading are all keen on a move for Blackpool defender Curtis Tilt, according to the Mirror.

Bradford and Shrewsbury are both keen on a move for Tranmere Rovers midfielder Ollie Norburn, according to HITC Sport.

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Reports from Scotland suggest that Doncaster Rovers have turned down a £250,000 offer for striker John Marquis from Aberdeen. The frontman has also been linked with League One rivals Peterborough this summer.

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Portsmouth have turned down a bid - believed to be around £250,000 - from Coventry City for striker Conor Chaplin, and The News Portsmouth suggests that Pompey have told the Sky Blues to up their bid.

Wolves winger Daniel Armstrong could be set for a move to Coventry after impressing on trial, although the 20-year-old will reportedly team-up with the club's development side.

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