Midfielder arrival is coup for Hull... former Pompey target completes Plymouth move... Ipswich want midfielder - today's League transfers and latest gossip

And as they welcomed the Tottenham youngster to Fratton Park, they were also saying their goodbyes to Bryn Morris – who has since signed for League One rivals Northampton on loan.

It’s therefore been a busy day within the corridors of power at PO4.

But it’s fair to say the Blues weren’t the only ones working tirelessly behind the scenes looking to strike a deal.

The window certainly picked up a gear today, with 14 days remaining until transfer cease yet again.

And amongst it all were some of Pompey’s promotion rivals, with Hull, in particular, landing a highly-rated midfielder from Birmingham.

Others were being heavily linked with moves, too.

So why not take a deep breath and take stock of all the latest moves and gossip generated today from the third tier...

Charlton Athletic are interested in bringing Bournemouth midfielder Nnamdi Ofoborh to the Valley on a permanent deal.

The 21-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and has made just five appearances for the Cherries this season. (londonnewsonline).

Crewe Alexandra captain Perry Ng is on the verge of signing for Cardiff City on a permanent deal (BBC).

One-time Pompey target Ben Woodburn has returned to Liverpool after Blackpool chose not to extend loan agreement (Liverpool Echo).

Crawley Town have played down rumours linking striker Tom Nichols with a move to Sunderland. (Sunderland Echo).

Plymouth have completed a deal for Wolves striker Niall Ennis for an undisclosed fee.

The 21-year-old, who was a Pompey transfer target in the summer, spent the first half of this season on loan at Burton (BBC).

Burton have completed the signing of goalkeeper Dillon Barnes on loan from QPR for the remainder of the season (Burtonalbionfc.co.uk).

Tom James has joined League Two Salford for the rest of the campaign, after Wigan were unable to extend his loan deal from Hibs (Wigan Today).

Ipswich are closing in on a loan deal for Preston midfielder Josh Harrop.

The 25-year-old attacking midfielder has been on the Tractor Boys’ radar for the past few weeks and he could be allowed to depart after North Edn completed the signing of Doncaster Rovers captain Ben Whiteman (East Anglian Daily Times).

Ipswich boss Paul Lambert is also keen on Barnsley winger Luke Thomas (East Anglian Daily Times).

Hull have beaten off competition from Charlton to land Birmingham midfielder Dan Crowley on loan for the rest of the season (Hull Live).

Hull are yet to receive a bid for midfielder Dan Batty from reported suitors Doncaster Rovers. Donny are after midfield reinforcements after selling captain Ben Whiteman to Preston (Hull Live).

Blackpool boss Neil Critchley has admitted he has a couple of ‘irons in the fire’ as he looks to add more fire-power to his ranks this month (Blackpool Gazette).

MK Dons have confirmed the long-term signing of defender Warren O’Hora, who had been on loan at the League One side from Premier League Brighton (Irish Times)

MK Dons still want another defender despite the deal for O’Hara (MK Citizen).

Lincoln boss Michael Appleton wants right-back cover after seeing Robbie Gotts recalled by Leeds United (Lincolnshire Live).