League One Round-up: Former Imp linked with Tranmere move, Burton in for 11-assist midfielder

Ipswich duel with Portsmouth for ball-winning midfielder

Ipswich and Portsmouth are set to battle it out for Motherwell midfielder Alejandro Rodriguez Gorrin, who began his career at Sunderland, as reported by the Real EFL.

Gorrin has been a sensation for ‘Well in the SPFL and has some of the best ball-winning statistics in all of Europe.

The 25-year-old is another who is coming to the end of his contract and he looks set to seek a new challenge south of the border, with both sides looking to bolster their holding midfield area.

Portsmouth and Doncaster after former Championship man

Pompey have joined Grant McCann in coveting the services of defender Paul Downing, as reported by the Lancashire Telegraph.

Downing is surplus to requirements at Ewood Park and looks set to leave on a free transfer as his contract winds down. That’s alerted Doncaster, where Downing spent time on loan last season.

They’re keen to add him to their ranks, but Pompey will be hoping to do the same. They’re looking to replace Matt Clarke who is likely to leave Fratton Park after failing to win promotion this season.

Blackpool look to grab ex-Tranmere winger

Blackpool are hoping to add winger Ben Tollitt to their ranks this summer, with the 24-year-old having recently been released by promoted Tranmere Rovers, as reported by the Real EFL.

Tollitt began his career with Widnes but ended up in the Football League with Portsmouth. A loan move to Tranmere followed and a permanent deal soon after that, but he didn’t establish himself at Prenton Park.

He spent the latter part of last season with Wrexham in the National League, before being released in the summer.