League One gossip: Former Portsmouth-linked boss accepts managerial challenge at League One rivals Gillingham as Charlton seal move for Ipswich midfielder ahead of Fratton Park visit

Pompey reportedly had a bid turned down for Rotherham midfielder Jamie Lindsay yesterday and will look to bring in at least one more new face before the end of the day.

We take a look at the latest gossip from across the rest of League One.

Former linked Pompey boss joins Gillingham

Neil Harris has joined Gillingham as their new first-team coach following the sacking of Steve Evans.

Harris was approached by Pompey to take over the reigns at Fratton Park following Kenny Jackett’s sacking in March.

However, the former Cardiff and Millwall boss declined the offer after not being keen on only being appointed on a temporary basis.

The 44-year-old was prepared to drop out of the Championship had the right offer come from the Blues, who later appointed Danny Cowley.

Now Harris faces a tough test at relegation-threatened Gillingham – his first job since leaving Cardiff in January 2021.

Charlton land Ipswich midfielder

Charlton’s continued pursuit of Ipswich midfielder Scott Fraser has paid off.

The player has joined the Addicks for an undisclosed fee and on a three-and-a-half-year deal.

On Sunday, the Tractor Boys accepted an updated bid for the 26-year-old – paving the way for the former MK Dons ace to make the move to The Valley.

Fraser was one of 19 arrivals at Portman Road in the summer and was seen as a key part of the project being put together under Paul Cook.

However, he struggled to replicate his impressive Dons form for Ipswich and hadn’t featured under new manager Kieran McKenna after he replaced the sacked Cook last month.

Charlton’s successful move for Fraser will be seen as a major coup for the Addicks, especially after the likes of Swansea were also reportedly keen.

However, the midfielder won’t be able to feature against Pompey tonight as the south London side travel to Fratton Park for a League One fixture.

Bolton make third bid for Gills captain

Frssh from beating Sunderland 6-0, Bolton have made a third bid for Gillingham captain Kyle Dempsey.

Wanderers have already secured the signings of six new players this January as Ian Evatt attempts to rectify his team’s season.

Dempsey has made 62 appearances for the Gills since his move in 2019 and has impressed in what has been a torrid season for the Kent club.

Bolton have had two bids already turned down for the 26-year-old – both in a six-figure region – but their latest offer seems to have tempted the Gills after agreeing to pay personal terms.

Blackpool revival for Oxford United midfielder

Championship Blackpool have been strongly linked with a move for Oxford United midfielder Cameron Brannagan.

The Scouser continued to prove why he’s a man in demand after netting four times in the U’s’ 7-2 hammering of Gillingham.

And its seems to have made the Pools even more determined to snap him up this month as they reportedly up their efforts to land the 25-year-old.

It is believed now recalled former Oxford favourite Jordan Thorniley could be used in a player plus cash deal.

Ipswich youngster attracts Championship interest

Ipswich Town’s 19-year-old striker Tyreece Simpson is reportedly attracting interest from Cardiff, Hull and Barnsley.

Simpson has spent the first half of the season on loan at Swindon, where he scored 11 times in 30 outings.

He was recalled by the Tractor Boys after contractual issues and it appears that a trio of clubs from the second tier are keeping an eye on the striker.

The teenager has played seven times for Town without scoring but boss Kieran McKenna has said that the younger is in his plans going forward.

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