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Southend United have signed forward Promise Omochere from League Two side Bristol Rovers on a season-long loan.

The 25-year-old started his career with Irish club Bohemians, before joining Fleetwood Town in 2022.

He scored 13 times in 71 appearances for the Cods before joining Rovers in 2024, where he has made 39 appearances in all competitions, scoring six goals.

"We're delighted to welcome Promise into our squad," said Shrimpers boss Kieron Dyer., external

"His physical profile gives us a different option up front and brings another dimension to our play and firepower."

Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by Norwich City sporting director Ben Knapper in the latest episode of the 72+ podcast.

Knapper discusses how he spent deadline day in Stoke, juggling transfer business with a Championship matchday. He also reflects on the Canaries' start to their campaign and last season's decision to replace Liam Manning with current head coach Philippe Clement.

There's also a round up of the biggest deals from deadline day, first wins for West Ham and Leicester, and Charlton and Swansea's flying starts.

Plus, Bristol Rovers manager Steve Evans joins the panel to discuss his side's strong start to the season.

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Transfer deadline day is upon us and today is the final chance for your EFL club to finalise any business until January.

The transfer window closes at 23:00 BST, so we might have some late night scrambles to get deals over the line.

There has already been plenty of movement this summer and whether it's a busy or quiet day for your club, you will be able to keep across it all on BBC Sport.

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Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by Tranmere Rovers boss Darrell Clarke to discuss the big stories in the EFL in the latest episode of the 72+ podcast.

Clarke explains how his defender Bobby Faulkner ended up in goal against Port Vale on Saturday and the panel discuss Bobby Kamwa's Emmanuel Adebayor-esque celebration against his former club Newport County.

Millwall, Charlton Athletic and West Bromwich Albion are the early pace-setters in the Championship, while Leicester City are already struggling in League One, but will boss Russell Martin be given the time to turn it around?

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Bristol Rovers have signed teenage winger Philip Sanyaolu on loan from Queens Park Rangers for the rest of the 2026-27 season.

The 18-year-old has been part of the Championship club's age-grade system since the age of eight and has yet to make a first-team appearance.

Rovers manager Steve Evans said that Sanyaolu, who is their 12th signing this summer, will be in the squad for Tuesday's EFL Trophy game against Chelsea U21.

"Phillip is a young man full of pace, technique, and energy and is ready for the next stage of his development," Evans told the club website., external

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Defender Taylor Moore has left Bristol Rovers by mutual consent after two years with the club.

Moore, 29, joined Rovers in June 2024 and leaves after making 64 appearances and scoring one goal.

He had a year left on his contract but was not part of manager Steve Evans' plans.

Moore was born in east London, but moved to France when he was seven and was at Lens before joining Bristol City in 2016.

He has played for a host of clubs, including Shrewsbury Town, Hearts, Southend United and Cheltenham Town.

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Newport County boss expects a tricky encounter as his side travel to Bristol Rovers for a Severnside derby on Saturday, 22 August (12:30 BST).

The Exiles got off to the perfect start in Mullins' first league game in charge last Saturday.

A dominant performance saw them beat newly promoted Rochdale 3-0, to the delight of County supporters.

Steve Evans' Rovers will be looking for a response after losing 3-2 away at National League champions York City in their campaign opener.

"Steve Evans' teams are always tough to play against and I think after the weekend they'll definitely want to try and get a response in," said Mullins.

"I watched their game. They look solid. They look like a good team. They've got energy. I expect nothing less than a tough game and especially the first 10-15 minutes.

"I'm sure it'll be a tough, tough, game and a tough afternoon and if we do get a result there, it'll be through a lot of hard work and a bit of a battle."

The Gas won both encounters between the two sides last season, including a 3-0 hammering at the Memorial Stadium back in January.

County will be looking for some revenge on Saturday but Mullins insists his players are not getting carried away despite carrying the momentum of Saturday's comfortable three points.

"With us we've just tried to focus on areas of the game where we feel we can have an impact. I think that's our main thing, keeping the players grounded," Mullins added.

"There are different things and different elements we can look at. I think it's for everyone else to maybe get carried away with, but we've got a job to do.

"Once the whistle starts, hopefully the boys will be focused on what they're doing and we can really give them a tough game and apply our game on the Saturday and get the result."