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  1. Cheltenham sign winger Evans on loan from Leicesterpublished at 13:49 BST

    Jake Evans in red Cheltenham Town training top holds up a red and white striped Cheltenham kit with grass and trees behind him.Image source, Cheltenham Town FC
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    Jake Evans is Cheltenham's second loan player from Leicester after Kirsten Otchere joined last week

    Cheltenham Town have brought in winger Jake Evans on a season-long loan from League One side Leicester City.

    Evans, 17, played 16 times in League One for Northampton Town last season.

    "I'm over the moon to be here," he told the club website, external. "I have had a taste of senior football, and I just want more. I can't wait to play for the Gaffer and the Robins fans."

    Manager Steve Cotterill added: "Jake has been one of my targets throughout the summer. There was a lot of interest in Jake from League Two and higher up the pyramid.

    "As well as being an exciting player, it is also worth remembering that he is a young man learning his trade in the men's game."

  2. Leicester sign goalkeeper Ravizzoli from Blackpoolpublished at 11:00 BST

    Franco Ravizzoli, sat down while wearing a green Leicester City goalkeeping jersey, holding a yellow Leicester City shirt up while smiling.Image source, Getty Images

    Leicester City have signed Argentine goalkeeper Franco Ravizzoli from Blackpool on a three-year contract.

    The 29-year-old has moved on a free transfer and is boss Russell Martin's seventh signing of the summer so far.

    Ravizzoli has made 99 career appearances, also playing for clubs including Eastbourne Borough, MK Dons and Wycombe Wanderers.

    He came through the youth academy at River Plate in his home country and also trained with Spanish club Valencia as a youngster.

    "I'm absolutely delighted to be here. As soon as I heard about the club's interest, I just knew I couldn't turn the opportunity down," Ravizzoli told Leicester's website., external

    "Leicester is a big club with ambitions to be successful again, and I will give everything to help them on that journey."

  3. Follow your League One club this 2026-27 seasonpublished at 15:23 BST 7 August

    A general view of the EFL League One trophy with blue and white ribbons attachedImage source, Getty Images

    Can't get enough of your beloved League One club? Fear not.

    BBC Sport covers all 24 League One sides with dedicated online and radio reporters at hand to tell the story from every angle.

    Expect match reports, analysis, features and interviews - the works.

    We'll also have live text coverage of most League One matches this season so you won't miss any of the action even when you're out of town.

    Remember, the best way to get all of this content is to download the BBC Sport app and follow your favourite teams and sports using the My Sport tab.

    Once you've set this up, you'll have quick access to those pages at the top of your Home tab and we'll be able to serve you better, more personalised, experiences in future.

    And when following your League One team, from the start of the 2026-27 season you'll also get Live Notifications which gives you score updates directly on your phone's lock screen during a match.

    An image detailing how to follow your team on BBC Sport: "On the app? Tap the bell icon to get news about your club sent to you. Signed in on a browser? Hit 'Follow' to stay up to date.
  4. Burns departs as a club legendpublished at 13:44 BST 7 August

    Graeme McLoughlin
    BBC Radio Suffolk sports editor

    Wes Burns of Ipswich Town celebratesImage source, Getty Images

    Wes Burns was the first player brought in after the takeover of the club by Gamechanger 20 in April 2021, and what a signing he proved to be.

    A little over five years later, he leaves Portman Road as one of the most popular players to ever wear a Town shirt, and heads to Leicester City with the best wishes of tens of thousands of Blues supporters.

    Burns undoubtedly departs as a club legend, having played his part in three promotion winning campaigns.

    The Welsh wizard has also treated us to some incredible moments on and off the pitch.

    His iconic trivela goal against Coventry City in December 2023 was named EFL goal of the season, finishing off a move that was peak 'McKennaball' during the reign of Town's former manager Kieran McKenna. He was also a joy to speak to pre and post-match, offering great insight and humour.

    Just over a year after joining Ipswich, Burns realised a dream of playing senior international football, and two years later he became a Premier League player.

    These were moments he could have only dreamed of when he first arrived in Suffolk, but which he was thoroughly deserving of.

    Join Graeme Mac for The Matchday Preview every Friday from 18:00 and subscribe to the Ipswich Town page on BBC Sounds - plus, listen to BBC Radio Suffolk for full commentary of every Tractor Boys game.