League Two player to watch

Picking a League Two player to watch might mean picking a player involved in Championship or League One betting for the moment. Due to their often perilous financial situation clubs in the bottom tier of the league system are vulnerable to raids for their best players from bigger clubs, so the star men who start the season could soon find themselves in higher divisions.

This is particularly true for clubs whose top players showed their worth last season. One such hot transfer target is Rotherham United’s Adam le Fondre, who plundered 27 league goals for a team that missed out in the play-offs.

League Two betting pundits note that the Millers are unlikely to hang onto their hottest property for long, as le Fondre is rumoured to have a clause in his contract that permits him to speak with clubs who bid for him from a higher division. Leicester City and Derby County are rumoured to be interested, so spectators at the Don Valley stadium should enjoy their star man while they can.

A prolific scorer for Stockport County and Rochdale, le Fondre has taken his marksmanship to new levels at Rotherham. He is an electric presence in the box, regularly pouncing on half-chances thanks to his speed and agility.

Le Fondre is more than just a poacher, as he has the skill and creative eye that marks him out from other useful lower league strikers. His ability to create a yard of space for himself and others suggests he can prosper in higher divisions and the inevitable quick start to the season – he scored on his league debut for each of his three clubs – means bids for him will soon start rolling in.