How Portsmouth's promotion rivals Sunderland, Hull and Fleetwood have strengthened this week - while Doncaster suffer huge blow
There’s been plenty of League One deals concluded this week to excite the fans of Pompey’s rivals.
By Mark McMahon
Published 15th Jan 2021, 15:12 BST
Updated 15th Jan 2021, 15:21 BST
While the Blues have yet to add to their ranks so far in this window, the same can’t be said for some of those with promotion pack, with the likes of Hull, Sunderland and Fleetwood all dipping into the transfer market to boost their ambitions.
Hull have, however, seen two players also depart.
But their losses won’t be felt as hard as one endured at Doncaster Rovers.
The promotion-pushers saw highly-rated captain Ben Whiteman depart for Preston on Thursday, which will represents a huge blow to their Championship hopes.
A sizeable but undisclosed fee was obtained for the midfielder’s services, though, which means Donny boss Darren Moore will be keen to reinvest the money very soon.
Here's a look at what business was carried out by League One clubs over the past seven days...
But their losses won’t be felt as hard as one endured at Doncaster Rovers.
5. Joe Hilton: Blackburn to Fleetwood
The 21-year-old Blackburn keeper has joined Fleetwood on a seven-day emergency loan and is expected to feature against Pompey on Saturday. He joined Rovers after his release by Everton in 2019, but is yet to make a first-team appearance at Ewood Park. Picture: Lynne Cameron/Getty Images Photo: Lynne Cameron
The versatile former Hearts right-back has joined Albion on loan until the end of the season. Clare, 24, only joined the U's in the summer and has played 20 times for Karl Robinson's side. Picture: Alex Burstow/Getty Images Photo: Alex Burstow
The 21-year-old striker has joined MK Dons on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee. He never made a first-team appearance at Chelsea he was a prolific scorer across their youth teams. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Photo: Richard Heathcote
The 25-year-old midfielder has joined Hull for an undisclosed fee, signing an 18-month contract. The former Wigan man won a league and league cup double with Dundalk in 2019 and scored for the League of Ireland side against Arsenal in this season's Europa League. Picture: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images Photo: Charles McQuillan
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