Transfer Centre: Former Doncaster Rovers trialist joins League One rivals – plus all the deals done so far in the third tier

The transfer market is heating up as clubs begin building towards next season - and we will have you covered throughout the summer.
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League One rivals make big striker signing on big money

Wigan Athletic have again flexed their new financial muscle to sign striker Charlie Wyke.

The towering forward - who scored four goals in one game against Rovers last season - was a free agent after leaving Sunderland.

Celtic were initially said to be leading the race for his signature, with Championship clubs also in the hunt, but Wigan won the race.

It has been reported that Wyke has signed a £10,000 a week, three-year contract.

Portsmouth CEO Andrew Cullen previously stated Wigan, along with Sunderland and Ipswich Town, are offering ‘huge money’ to players ahead of the new season.

The Latics look set to be a significant player in League One this season having signed Jack Whatmough, Gwion Edwards, Tom Naylor, Jordan Cousins and Ben Amos.

Madger Gomes is on trial with Rovers’ League One rivals Portsmouth according to The News.

The Spanish midfielder was not offered a new contract by Rovers at the end of last season, bringing to an end his two year spell at the Keepmoat.

And he is understood to be among a raft of trialists invited in by Pompey boss Danny Cowley.

A few familiar faces from Rovers past have been on the move in the last few day.

John Lundstram - a hero of the 2012/13 promotion season - has joined Scottish giants Rangers after leaving Sheffield United.

Ex-loanee Uche Ikpeazu has switched to Middlesbrough from Wycombe Wanderers.

And Ben Sheaf has made his loan move from Arsenal to Coventry City into a permanent one.

A more recent loanee, Ellery Balcombe, will line up against Rovers next season after joining Burton Albion on a season-long switch.

Bid rejected for ex-Rovers striker

Cheltenham Town have rejected a bid for former Rovers striker Alfie May, according to reports.

May enjoyed an excellent season with Cheltenham as they secured the League Two title.

And Cheltenham Live report ‘Town have received a five-figure offer from another EFL club for striker Alfie May.’

The 27-year-old has one more year to run on his contract with Cheltenham, who he joined in January 2020 with Rovers allowing him to leave due to his first team opportunities being limited.

May scored 12 goals in 52 appearances for Cheltenham last season, including against Manchester City in the FA Cup.

Former Rovers keeper is on the move - back to League One

Former Doncaster Rovers keeper Marko Marosi has made his return to League One after signing a three-year deal with Shrewsbury Town, who agreed an undisclosed fee with Coventry City.

Neighbours ‘show interest’ in Rovers midfielder

Rovers midfielder John Bostock is a potential transfer target for Sheffield Wednesday, according to The Star.

Owls boss Darren Moore signed Bostock for Rovers in January and is reported to be keen to reunite with the midfielder, who he only worked with until March 1 before leaving for Hillsborough.

Rovers are understood to be open to the idea of allowing the midfielder to leave, with boss Richie Wellens looking to put his own stamp on the team.

Wednesday however remain under a transfer embargo, which they hope to exit soon.

Trio given fresh hope in pursuit of striker

St Johnstone boss Callum Davidson has confirmed that talks with Guy Melamed over a new contract have ended.

Sunderland, Portsmouth and Ipswich Town have all reportedly shown an interest in the 28-year-old.

Rotherham midfielder in the crosshairs

Rotherham United midfielder Matt Crooks is a reported target of Derby County and Ipswich Town.

Crooks has one year remaining on his contract at the New York Stadium.

Ipswich ready to bid for keeper

Ipswich are preparing a £350,000 bid for Dundee United goalkeeper Benjamin Siegrist according to the Daily Record.

The 6ft 5in Swiss goalkeeper has impressed over the last year.

Ipswich could lose youngster

Ipswich Town youngster Liam Gibbs is a target for both Manchester United and Norwich City according to the East Anglian Daily Times.

Gibbs - who has made four senior appearances - has been offered a new deal by Ipswich as he approaches the end of his contract but Premier League clubs are said to be ready to offer him terms of their own.

Ipswich would be due compensation for the 18-year-old if he was to join a new club.

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