It’s been a typically busy summer of recruitment across the division, and though the loan market could get very busy once the Championship and Prmeier League windows shut next Friday, most clubs look to have done the bulk of their business ahead of the opening day. Here, Phil Smith picks out thirteen deals that have caught the eye…
9. Ryan Edwards to Burton Albion
Didn’t play much in Scotland but Nigel Clough’s record of bringing players south successfully is outstanding, Jackson Irvine the best example. Photo: Mark Runnacles
10. John Marquis to Portsmouth
Losing Jamal Lowe so late in pre-season is a hammer blow for Pompey but Harness is an able replacement and to invest the money in addressing their big shortcoming last season, a proper goalscoring centre forward, is very impressive. Photo: Bryn Lennon