Curtis Tilt, Ben Thompson and Flynn Downes.Curtis Tilt, Ben Thompson and Flynn Downes.
Curtis Tilt, Ben Thompson and Flynn Downes.

The deals Portsmouth, Sunderland, Ipswich, Hull, Charlton and the rest of League One could complete before the transfer window closes

The end of the summer transfer window is closing in on us.
By Will Rooney
Published 12th Oct 2020, 13:27 BST
Updated 12th Oct 2020, 14:41 BST

League One clubs have until 5pm on Friday, October 16 to complete any further business.

Pompey boss Kenny Jackett recently revealed the final week of the window usually picks up as clubs try to complete last-minute deals to strengthen their squad.

SEE ALSO: The obstacles in Pompe's way as Championship clubs join race for Millwall midfielder Ben Thompson

All 24 clubs in the third tier will be assessing their options and if there are any areas of their set-up that could be bolstered.

Ahead of Friday's deadline, we’ve taken a look at what each club has been saying, the players they’ve been linked to and the deals that could go through.

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Manager John Coleman's again put his contacts in under-23s football to good use, signing three youngsters from Chelsea and two from Newcastle in the transfer window. Stanley also recruited defender Michael Nottingham from Blackpool last week. They may look to strengthen further before Friday's deadline.

1. Accrington

Manager John Coleman's again put his contacts in under-23s football to good use, signing three youngsters from Chelsea and two from Newcastle in the transfer window. Stanley also recruited defender Michael Nottingham from Blackpool last week. They may look to strengthen further before Friday's deadline. Photo: Daniel Chesterton

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The Wombles have made a decent start to the season - mainly thanks to the goals of Joe Pigott. However, Wimbledon could face a battle to keep the striker, with Championship sides Swansea and Reading reportedly interested.

2. AFC Wimbledon

The Wombles have made a decent start to the season - mainly thanks to the goals of Joe Pigott. However, Wimbledon could face a battle to keep the striker, with Championship sides Swansea and Reading reportedly interested. Photo: Joe Pepler

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The Seasiders have had a summer overhaul under Neil Critchley, with 15 players arriving so far. It’d be no surprise if there’s more activity at Bloomfield Road. However, Critchley has ruled out any further new faces or outgoings. Fringe midfielder Jamie Devitt is one that could depart, with League Two Barrow interested.

3. Blackpool

The Seasiders have had a summer overhaul under Neil Critchley, with 15 players arriving so far. It’d be no surprise if there’s more activity at Bloomfield Road. However, Critchley has ruled out any further new faces or outgoings. Fringe midfielder Jamie Devitt is one that could depart, with League Two Barrow interested. Photo: Lewis Storey

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Another club who’ve had wholesale changes, with the Gas recruiting 12 new players so far. Last month, manager Ben Garner said he was ‘still active’ and recruited midfielder Ben Liddle from Middlesbrough last week.

4. Bristol Rovers

Another club who’ve had wholesale changes, with the Gas recruiting 12 new players so far. Last month, manager Ben Garner said he was ‘still active’ and recruited midfielder Ben Liddle from Middlesbrough last week. Photo: Harry Trump

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