Transfer news: Doncaster Rovers close to signing free agent Peter Clarke

Sky Sports understands Doncaster Rovers are closing in on the signing of former Huddersfield defender Peter Clarke.

Experienced defender Clarke is available on a free transfer after leaving Huddersfield earlier this summer.

Clarke was a big fans' favourite at Huddersfield after making 224 appearances in five years with the Terriers.

A number of clubs have expressed an interest in signing Clarke, but Doncaster are in pole position to land the centre-back.

Rovers boss Paul Dickov is in the market for defensive reinforcements after seeing Gabriel Tamas and Abdoulaye Meite leave this summer and he sees Clarke as a key addition to his side as he plans to win promotion back to the Championship.