Fifth summer signing for Northampton Town as former star returns to Sixfields

MIchael Jacobs (blue) in action for Chesterfield. Photo Jason Chadwick.placeholder image
MIchael Jacobs (blue) in action for Chesterfield. Photo Jason Chadwick.
The summer transfer window will re-open on June 16 and won’t close until 7pm on September 1.

All League One deals and managerial changes will be posted here on the PT summer transfer window blog.

We will also record moves involving ex-Posh players, plus all the relevant rumours

Posh summer transfer window

Key Events

  • Posh have signed Braintree forward Kyrell Lisbie and winger Declan Frith from FC Thun
  • Posh are hoping to bring centre-back Sam Hughes to the club on a permanent deal
  • Posh could make up to 10 summer signings

League One latest

Out of contract Lincoln City centre-back Paudie O’Connor is set to join Reading.

Bolton have been linked with a move for Salford forward Kelly N’Mai. Posh denied any interest in the player when they were linked with him earlier this summer.

League One latest

Doncaster have signed goalkeeper Thimothee Lo-Tulata on loan from Hull City.

New boss for relegated Championship club

Cardiff City have confirmed the appointment of Brian Barry-Murphy as their new manager.

Another relegated Championship club Plymouth Argyle have lost star striker Ryan Hardie to Wrexham.

Huddersfield have signed Aston Villa defender Josh Feeney on a season-long loan.

Cobblers make 5th signing

Michael Jacobs has returned to Northampton Town after his release by League Two side Chesterfield. Midfielder Jacobs is 33 now and finished the season on ‘The Cobblers’ bench.

Wigan Athletic and Plymouth Argyle are battling it out to sign Portsmouth forward Christian Saydee, according to Football Insider.

Former Posh skipper Ollie Norburn has completed his move to League Two side Notts County from Blackpool.

Rotherham United have had a £300,000 bid for Fleetwood Town captain Brendan Wiredu defender rejected.

Leyton Orient have rejected a £1.5million bid from Charlton Athletic for Northern Ireland international Ethan Galbraith.

Stockport County are competing with Norwich City for Wigan centre-back K’Mani Miller.

Huddersfield and Blackpool are battling to sign Millwall central defender Murray Wallace.

Doncaster Rovers have signed Wycombe Wanderers striker Brandon Hanlan on a two-year deal. Hanlan was released by Wycombe at the end of last season.

Wycombe Wanderers have signed Motherwell centre-back Dan Casey. The 27 year-old turned down the offer of a new contract from the Scottish Premiership club.

Wycombe have also completed the signing of AFC Wimbledon midfielder James Tilley.

League One newcomers Port Vale have signed Shrewsbury Town midfielder Jordan Shipley on a two-year deal. Shipley was released by ‘The Shrews’ following relegation from League One last season.

League One signings for Bolton and Huddersfield

Bolton Wanderers have signed forward Charlie Warren on a two-year contract from non-league side Felixstowe & Walton United. He scored 34 goals at the Isthmian League North side last season.

Bolton have also signed defender Richard Taylor from St Mirren.

Huddersfield Town have signed Crystal Palace goalkeeper Owen Goodman on loan according to the Athletic.

Former Posh skipper to drop into League Two?

Former Posh skipper Ollie Norburn, who was released by Blackpool at the end of last season, is set to join League Two side Notts County according to Football League World.

AFC Wimbledon forward James Tilley is having a medical at Wycombe Wanderers today, according to Football Insider.

Port Vale will sign Walsall defender Liam Gordon after he rejected a new deal with ‘The Saddlers.’

McCann makes a move

Doncaster Rovers, who are managed by former Posh boss Grant McCann, will sign centre-back Matty Pearson from Huddersfield Town when his Terriers contract expires on July 1.

Bolton Wanderers have signed midfielder Xavier Simons on a four-year deal from Championship side Hull City for an undisclosed fee. Simons was on loan at Wycombe Wanderers last season.

Bolton are also set to sign Chelsea goalkeeper Teddy Sharman-Lowe on loan .

New League One manager incoming?

Plymouth Argyle are thought to be close to appointing former Watford boss Tom Cleverly as their new head coach.

Mansfield Town have completed the signing of full-back Kyle Knoyle after his release from Stockport County.

Wycombe Wanderers are now thought to be interested in rumoured Posh target Kamil Conteh.

Striker Mason Bennett has left Burton Albion for Harrogate Town. Bennett scored a winning goal at Posh last season.

New League One manager?

Cardiff City’ssearch for a manager could be over, with the club now offering Brian Barry-Murphy the role.

Posh chairman Darragh MacAnthony was an admirer of Barry-Murphy when he was managing Rochdale a few years back.

Barry-Murphy is on the backroom staff at Leicester City.

League Two title favourites MK Dons are apparently chasing Bolton Wanderers forward Aaron Collins.

Rumoured Posh target Kamil Conteh is now a target for Championship side Derby County according to reports.

Reports suggest Bristol Rovers are trying to lure former Posh striker Jonson Clarke-Harris back to the Memorial Stadium. Clarke-Harris is currently at League One Rotherham United.

Norwich City are keen on Wigan defender K’Marni Miller according to Football Insider.

Bradford City are reportedly chasing released Millwall defender Murray Wallace.

Bradford City will sign wing-back Josh Neufville from AFC Wimbledon on July 1.

Goalkeeper Liam Roberts has joined Mansfield Town after his release from Millwall.

Luton will sign experienced midfielder George Saville when his Millwall contract expires at the end of June.

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