Conor Chaplin's move from Barnsley to Ipswich was among the most eye-catching League One deals of the summerConor Chaplin's move from Barnsley to Ipswich was among the most eye-catching League One deals of the summer
Conor Chaplin's move from Barnsley to Ipswich was among the most eye-catching League One deals of the summer

The 20 best League One deals completed by likes of Portsmouth, Sunderland, Ipswich Town, Oxford United, Wigan Athletic, Charlton Athletic & Co this summer

The transfer window finally slammed shut on Tuesday night until January 1.

And as the dust settled on a hectic summer of business, the chance was offered to reflect on some serious spending by League One terms.

Ipswich Town have raised the bar when it comes to buying power, with the likes of Sunderland and Wigan also very aggressive in their recruitment.

But who completed the most eye-catching deals of the summer?

Having a big budget helps, but it doesn’t necessarily mean those with the deepest pockets can complete the best deals.

So we’ve assessed the summer movement and compiled our list of 20 of the most eye-catching buys in League One.

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