League One and Two news and rumours: Portsmouth defender set to sign for Brighton | Peterborough to bag free agent | Gillingham resigned to losing top scorer Tom Eaves

Here's the latest news and rumours for League One and League Two on Wednesday, May 29, 2019.
Gillingham are resigned to losing striker Tom EavesGillingham are resigned to losing striker Tom Eaves
Gillingham are resigned to losing striker Tom Eaves

Strasbourg are set to trigger a €1.5million clause to sign Sunderland defender Lamine Kone, despite previous reports claiming they could not afford him. (But Football Club - in France)

Black Cats owner Stewart Donald has confirmed the club have offered Elliot Embleton a new contract and will be surprised if Adam Matthews stays. (Sunderland Echo - full story HERE)

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Portsmouth defender Matt Clarke looks set to sign for Brighton - as seemingly confirmed by teammate Ronan Curtis' mam on Twitter. (Portsmouth News)

Blackpool have completed the free transfer of Solihull Moors striker Adi Yussuf to become the club's first signing of the summer. (Blackpool Gazette)

Peterborough United are closing in on the signing of Newport County defender Dan Butler on a free transfer. (Pete O'Rouke - journalist)

Danny Andrew is expected to sign a new contract with Doncaster Rovers later this week, Grant McCann has revealed. (Doncaster Free Press)

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Bradford City have snapped up defender Tyler French from non-league side AFC Sudbury on a two-year contract. (Various)

Charlton Athletic striker Lyle Taylor says there will be a 'revolt' if boss Lee Bowyer is not offered a new contract. He is yet to hear from owner Roland Duchatelet. (Evening Standard)

Bristol Rovers are in discussions with Brentford's Jack Bonham and Watford's Alex Jakubiak, who both had loan spells with the club last season. (Bristol Live)

Gillingham defender Billy Bingham has signed for National League side Bromley following his release by the Gills. (Various)

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And Gills boss Steve Evans is resigned to losing star striker Tom Eaves, who attracted interest from the likes of Sunderland in January. (Various)

Oldham Athletic have failed to respond after George Edmundson handed in a transfer request and told the club he wants to quit and sign for Rangers. (Football Insider)

Luke Hannant has signed a two-year contract with Cambridge United after being released Port Vale. (Various)

Morecambe have signed forward Michael Howard on a one-year deal following his release by Preston North End. (Various)