Sunderland boss told he can sign players despite takeover | Oxford Utd in talks to bring back Everton and Watford loanees | Latest on Portsmouth, Blackpool and Ipswich Town – League One transfer rumours

Sunderland manager Jack Ross has been told he can sign and offload, despite the ongoing takeover. (Shields Gazette)

The Black Cats missed out on Stewart Downing following his release from Middlesbrough. He also rejected offers from Sheffield Wednesday and lucrative MLS deals to join Blackburn. (The Sun)

Pompey winger Jamal Lowe has the club he wants to leave this summer amid interest from Burnley, Millwall and Wigan. He is valued at £3m. Read more here. (Sky Sports)

Rotherham United are in talks to sign Sunderland target and Plymouth Argyle striker Freddie Ladapo after agreeing a £500,000 fee over the weekend. Read more here. (Plymouth Live)

Blackpool midfielder Jimmy Ryan will 'definitely leave' when his contract expires after two years at Bloomfield Road. (The Sun) 

Ipswich Town goalkeeper Bartosz Bialkowski has returned to the club for pre-season despite his reported impending switch to Millwall. (TWTD)

Oxford United remain in talks to fetch back Everton's Luke Garbutt and Watford's Jerome Sinclair back on loan next season. (Oxford Mail)

Tranmere Rovers, Salford City and Bradford City are interested in signing Mansfield Town striker Danny Rowe. (The Sun)