The 2020/21 League One season will take a big step forward on Friday when Sunderland 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 the Black Cats in the transfer window. The rumour mill continues to spin round with Phil Parkinson 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.
1. Wycombe plan Hull raid
Championship new boys Wycombe Wanderers are planning a League One raid having set their sights on Hull City defender Ryan Tafazolli. The Chairboys have been making acquisitions as they ready themselves for the second tier. Tafazolli has only been at the Tigers for a year following a move from Peterborough United. (Football Insider) Photo: Ashley Allen
2. Cherries want to pick up Marshall
Relegated Bournemouth could make a late swoop for Wigan goalkeeper David Marshall. The Scotland international has been heavily linked with a move to Derby County. But with Aaron Ramsdale set to leave the Cherries they want to move quick for a Championship-ready goalkeeper. (Football Insider) Photo: Nathan Stirk
3. Sunderland eye attacker
Sunderland are keen on Bristol City attacker Sammie Szmodics. The 24-year-old has barely featured for the Robins and spent the second half of the season on loan at Peterborough United where he impressed. The player could add more penetration to the Black Cats’ forward line. (Football Insider) Photo: Harry Trump
4. EPL interest in Hull's Scott
Hull City’s Scotland youth international James Scott is attracting Premier League interest. Everton have said to have enquired about the 19-year-old, signed from Motherwell for £1.5m. Leeds United, Newcastle United and Crystal Palace are also said to be keen. (TEAMtalk) Photo: David Rogers