Sunderland linked with THREE whilst ex-Black Cats winger finds new club, Akinfenwa pens new deal - League One round-up

Sunderland have reportedly offered a contract to 34-goal striker Lawrence Shankland and have been linked with deals for ex-Middlesbrough duo Stewart Downing and Dimitrios Konstantopoulos.
Sunderland have been linked with a move for free agent Stewart Downing.




 *** Local Caption *** Stewart DowningSunderland have been linked with a move for free agent Stewart Downing.




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Sunderland have been linked with a move for free agent Stewart Downing. *** Local Caption *** Stewart Downing

Former Black Cats winger Luke Molyneux has joined North East club Hartlepool United after he was released by Sunderland yesterday – the Bishop Auckland-born 21-year-old spent the back end of last season out on loan at Victoria Park.

Ipswich Town and Doncaster Rovers are keen on recently released Rotherham United defender Dominic Ball.

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Ball spent the last two seasons on-loan at Aberdeen but has rejected the opportunity to return to Pittodrie in search of a club in England, despite manager Derek McInnes keen to sign the 23-year-old permanently.

Ball can play centre-back, full-back and in midfield and made 40 appearances for Aberdeen in all competitions last season.

Adebayo Akinfenwa has committed himself to Wycombe Wanderers for a fourth season, penning a new one-year contract at Adams Park.

The popular striker has scored 44 times since joining from AFC Wimbledon in 2016, cementing his place as a fan favourite and topping the scoring charts at the club in each campaign.

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Plymouth Argyle Midfielder Tom Purrington is hoping to break into the first team next season under new manager Ryan Lowe.

The 18-year-old has stepped up from the academy ranks after signing his first professional contract and appeared regularly for the Pilgrims in the Premier League Cup and Central League during 2018/19 as well.

Bristol Rovers have signed ex-Maidstone Unted defender Josh Hare from Eastleigh after the 24-year-old was named in National League Team of the Season – the deal is subject to FA and EFL approval.