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  1. Tamworth re-sign striker Tshikunapublished at 21:25 BST 10 July

    Tamworth have re-signed striker Nathan Tshikuna after he failed to agree terms on a new deal at National League rivals Wealdstone.

    The 27-year-old scored nine goals in 47 appearances in all competitions for the Stones last season.

    He previously spent two seasons with Tamworth, helping them win promotion from National League North and reach the third round of the FA Cup in January 2025, where they were beaten by Premier League side Tottenham.

  2. Wealdstone sign Smith and Harrispublished at 21:11 BST 10 July

    Wealdstone have signed defender Kyle Smith and midfielder Jayden Harris on permanent deals.

    Smith, 22, has previously had two spells on loan with the Stones from Championship side Millwall.

    Harris, 26, joins the club from Sutton United, for whom he made 40 National League appearances last season.

  3. Hornchurch sign centre-back Innisspublished at 19:06 BST 9 July

    Ryan Inniss running on the pitch, wearing Forest Green's pink away kit, with his right arm out at his side and index finger extendedImage source, Shutterstock

    Hornchurch have signed centre-back Ryan Inniss following his departure from Forest Green Rovers at the end of last season.

    The 31-year-old made more than a century of appearances for the Gloucestershire club during a three year spell but struggled to regain a regular place after suffering a calf injury.

    His previous clubs also include Charlton, Newport and Port Vale.

    Hornchurch have not disclosed the length of Inniss' contract.

  4. Yeovil sign striker Spasov from Southendpublished at 17:23 BST 9 July

    Yeovil have signed striker Slavi Spasov on a two-year deal from Southend for an undisclosed fee.

    Spasov scored seven goals in 27 games for Southend last season after joining the club in January, with the club winning the FA Trophy and reaching the National League play-offs.

  5. Eastleigh sign ex-Millwall defender Drake published at 16:01 BST 9 July

    Eastleigh have signed former Millwall defender Ben Drake.

    The 20-year-old arrives at the Spitfires after two years with the Lions. He was an unused substitute in Millwall's 2-1 victory over Coventry City in the EFL Cup at the beginning of last season.

    Last season, Drake joined Braintree Town on loan and made 22 National League appearances.

  6. Halifax sign ex-Bolton striker Cartypublished at 17:42 BST 8 July

    Conor Carty in blue Waterford shirtImage source, Getty Images

    Halifax Town have signed striker Conor Carty from League of Ireland Premier Division side Waterford.

    The 24-year-old, formerly part of the Wolves academy, was previously on the books of Bolton Wanderers and scored on his only appearance for them in the EFL Trophy against Tranmere Rovers in 2022.

    A former Republic of Ireland under-21 international, he has also played in Uefa Conference League matches with St Patrick's Athletic, scoring a penalty against Besiktas in August 2025.

    Carty's loan spells have included time at Oldham Athletic, Gateshead and Doncaster Rovers.

  7. Aldershot sign defender Oladunjoyepublished at 08:00 BST 8 July

    Aldershot Town have signed defender Elijah Oladunjoye on a free transfer.

    Oladunjoye most recently played for Southern League Premier Division South side Hanwell Town.

    He impressed as a triallist in Aldershot's opening pre-season game against Badshot Lea earlier this month.

  8. Stoke's Agina joins Forest Green on loanpublished at 18:43 BST 7 July

    Sydney Agina standing on the pitch with his arms by his side, wearing a Stoke City red and white striped home shirtImage source, Getty Images

    Forest Green Rovers have signed defender Sydney Agina on loan until January from Championship side Stoke.

    The 18-year-old academy player has also agreed a new two-year contract extension to stay with the Potters.

    Agina made five league appearances for Stoke in the closing stages of last season and also earned his first international cap for Kenya in a friendly last month.

    "We believe further exposure to first-team football at a good level, on a consistent basis, is the logical next step for him to take," said Stoke director of football Jonathan Walters.

  9. Solihull sign Mills, Ford and Shipstonpublished at 17:25 BST 7 July

    A photo of Jevon Mills, wearing a blue Bohemians kit, watching the ball during their game against Derry City in May 2024Image source, Getty Images
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    Jevon Mills is a former Ireland Under-19 international

    Solihull Moors have taken their summer signings to nine after agreeing deals for Halifax Town defender Jevon Mills, goalkeeper Nathaniel Ford and midfielder Rio Shipston.

    Mills, 22, returns to Damson Park after making nine National League appearances for the Moors while on loan from Hull City during the 2022-23 season.

    He is the fifth defender to sign for Solihull this summer following Alex Whitmore, Junior Tiensia, Matty Carson and Justin Hanks.

    Ford, 21, has been on the books at Rotherham United and Halifax, with his only first-team experience coming with the Shaymen predominately in the National League Cup.

    Central midfielder Shipston, 21, joins from Sheffield Wednesday, having played four times in the Championship last season as the Owls were relegated.

    He also spent the second half of the 2024-25 campaign on loan with League of Ireland side Cork City where he made 20 appearances in the Premier Division.

    In addition to the latest trio, the Moors have also brought in midfielder Jamie Andrews and striker Ben Wodskou.

  10. Halifax sign ex-Grimsby winger Gilsenanpublished at 09:08 BST 7 July

    Zak Gilsenan in action for Blackburn RoversImage source, Getty Images

    FC Halifax Town have signed former Blackburn Rovers and Grimsby Town winger Zak Gilsenan.

    The 23-year-old came through the youth set-ups at Barcelona and Liverpool before he made his senior debut with Rovers.

    He made a total of five appearances for Blackburn before last year joining Grimsby, where he made another five appearances before his release earlier this summer.

    Gilsenan has experience of the National League having played on loan at Gateshead last season.

  11. Goalkeeper Duncan joins Southend on loanpublished at 18:16 BST 6 July

    Teenage goalkeeper Joe Duncan has joined Southend United on a season-long loan from Bristol City for the 2026-27 campaign.

    The 19-year-old has yet to make a first-team appearance for the Robins having joined the club youth setup at age 11.

  12. Southend sign defender Daley-Campbellpublished at 08:37 BST 6 July

    Vontae Daley-Campbell wearing the blue shirt of Chesterfield Image source, Shutterstock
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    Vontae Daley-Campbell made his senior debut in a fifth-round FA Cup tie for Leicester City in 2019

    Southend United have signed wing-back Vontae Daley-Campbell on a one-year deal following his release from League Two side Chesterfield.

    The 25-year-old former England Under-19 international began his career in Arsenal's youth system before joining Leicester City in 2019.

    He made three starts for the Foxes and had spells with Cardiff and Peterborough before joining Chesterfield where he made 36 appearances in two seasons.

    Daley-Campbell previously played under Southend boss Kieron Dyer when he was first-team coach for the Spireites.

  13. Long-serving Ilesanmi opts to leave Boreham Woodpublished at 20:32 BST 5 July

    Boreham Wood defender Femi IlesanmiImage source, Shutterstock

    Boreham Wood stalwart Femi Ilesanmi has opted to leave Meadow Park after rejecting a contract offer for next season.

    The 35-year-old defender, who featured 370 times for Wood in all competitions over two separate spells, was the club's longest-serving player and took his farewell bow in their play-off final defeat to Rochdale in May.

    Ilesanmi, who began his career at AFC Wimbledon before spending a year at QPR, originally joined Wood in 2016 after leaving York City.

    He moved to Dover a year later, but returned after a single season and went on to help Wood gain promotion back to the National League in 2025, as well as winning the National League Cup in his final year.

    "I wish him nothing but success," said , externalmanager Luke Garrard. "I have no doubt that wherever he signs, they will be getting a true professional and a man that gives nothing but 100%."

  14. Boston sign midfielder Hammond after Forest exitpublished at 12:56 BST 4 July

    Ben Hammond in action for Nottingham Forest during a pre-season gameImage source, Getty Images

    Boston United have signed midfielder Ben Hammond on a two-year deal after he was released by Nottingham Forest.

    The 21-year-old was with the Reds for 13 years, working his way through the club's junior and youth teams before establishing himself as part of Forest's reserves.

    He failed to make a first-team appearance for Forest, but had featured in the English Football League Trophy for their Under-21 side.

    Hammond becomes Boston's 10th signing of a busy summer.

  15. Southend sign West Ham defender Oyebade on loanpublished at 21:54 BST 3 July

    Southend United have signed teenage defender Rayan Oyebade on a season-long loan from Championship side West Ham United.

    The 19-year-old played 17 times in Premier League 2 for the Hammers last season, also helping them finish runners-up in the National League Cup.

    "The goal is to be part of a promotion with Southend United," Oyebade, who has not yet made a senior appearance for West Ham, told the Shrimpers' club website., external

  16. Hornchurch bring in Crewe midfielder Powellpublished at 21:37 BST 3 July

    Jack Powell applauds the fans during his time with Crewe AlexandraImage source, Shutterstock
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    Jack Powell spent three seasons with Crewe

    National League newcomers Hornchurch have signed midfielder Jack Powell following his release by Crewe Alexandra.

    The 32-year-old made 32 appearances in all competitions for the Railwaymen last season as they finished 11th in League Two.

    Powell previously played for Hornchurch boss Daryl McMahon at Ebbsfleet United and made 132 League Two appearances for Crawley during four seasons with the Red Devils.

    "He is a terrific footballer who has had a fantastic career to date," McMahon told the club website., external "He is still hungry and wants to be successful."

    Hornchurch have not disclosed the length of Powell's contract.