Jordy Hiwula’s competitive debut will be delayed several months by an ankle injury picked up in last week’s friendly against Sheffield United.
“He is going to be out for quite a considerable amount of time,” said Richie Wellens.
“He’s got a bad tackle against Sheffield United with about two or three minutes of the half to go. He carried on but we’ve had it scanned and it’s not good.”
5. Former Gillingham defender set for medical at Portsmouth
Portsmouth have reportedly agreed a deal for Connor Ogilvie, who quit the Gills at the end of last season. The defender is set to undergo a medical next week. (Football Insider) Photo: James Chance
6. Former Birmingham City midfielder suffers huge transfer setback
Dan Crowley’s move to Cheltenham Town is off, after the League One side pulled out of the deal for the midfielder. Crowley was released by Birmingham City at the end of the 2020/21 campaign. (Hull Live) Photo: David Rogers
7. Sheffield Wednesday agree personal terms with former Middlesbrough winger
The owls are set to win the race for Marvin Johnson this summer after he was released by Middlesbrough. Blackpool, Hull and Millwall were also interested. (Football League World) Photo: George Wood
8. Oxford United land Blackpool defender on loan
Oxford United have signed centre-back Jordan Thorniley from Blackpool on a season-long loan. Thorniley played against Oxford in the first leg of last season’s League One play-off semi-final. (Club website) Photo: Charlotte Tattersall