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Scunthorpe United have signed defender Callum Howe on a two-year deal.

The 32-year-old captained York to promotion from the National League last season but turned down the offer of a new contract with the Minstermen.

He started his career in the Iron's academy and the move will see him play alongside younger brother Declan.

Meanwhile, goalkeeper Maison Campbell, 22, has signed a new one-year deal with Andy Butler's side.

Aldershot Town have signed striker Marcus Dinanga from League Two champions Bromley.

The 28-year-old played 24 times last season, scoring four goals and previously played for clubs including Telford United, Gateshead and Altrincham.

Aldershot Town captain Ryan Hill will leave the EBB Stadium following lengthy discussions with the club.

The midfielder has agreed a deal to join Welsh Premier League side Penybont FC.

Hill signed from Dagenham & Redbridge in the summer of 2025 before going on to make 45 appearances, scoring nine goals.

Scunthorpe United have agreed a deal to sign midfielder Jordan Richards when his contract with Boston United expires on 1 July.

The 28-year-old, who began his career at Notts County, has signed a two-year deal with the Iron.

Richards was voted Boston's player of the year in April and made a total of 165 appearances for the club.

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Southend United have signed two former National League-winning midfielders - Darren Oldaker from Swindon Town and former Barnet player Anthony Hartigan.

Defensive midfielder Oldaker, 27, captained Chesterfield to the National League title in 2023-2024, before joining League Two Swindon Town last May.

He went on to make 40 appearances for the Robins, scoring once in the league and once in the FA Cup. Southend said he had joined for an undisclosed fee.

Central midfielder Hartigan won the National league title with Barnet in 2024-2025, before making 32 EFL appearances for the Bees in 2025-2026, scoring once. He joins on a free transfer after the expiry of his Barnet contract.

Southend finished sixth in the National League last season, before losing their play-off eliminator away to Scunthorpe United.

They will start the season under former Newcastle United and England midfielder Kieron Dyer who was appointed head coach earlier this month.

Dyer replaced Kevin Maher, who was sacked on 19 May, just two days after Southend's win over Wealdstone in the FA Trophy final at Wembley.

Dyer said: "Both have had promotions from the National League, both are capable of playing to a really high standard in League Two, and probably would be one of the best pairs in that league, so to get them in and joining the project is a massive coup."

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Scunthorpe United defender Ross Barrows has extended his contract until the end of 2026-27.

The 28-year-old made 21 appearances in all competitions for the Iron last season.

He is the second player to extend his stay with the Glanford Park side this week after goalkeeper Louis Jones, 27, signed a new two-year deal on Wednesday.

"I've loved my time at the club so far and I'm grateful for the continued trust and support from everyone involved," Barrows told the club website., external

Yeovil Town have signed defender Jordan Norville-Williams on a one-year deal following his departure from Dorking Wanderers this summer.

The 26-year-old has also played for Cambridge United and had spells with non-league outfits Hayes & Yeading United and Farnborough, before joining Dorking in 2024.

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Hornchurch have re-signed defender Makai Welch on a permanent basis as they prepare for their first season in the National League.

Welch, 20, had loan spells with the Urchins in the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons during his time with Leyton Orient.

He was released by the O's last month and has now completed a move back to Hornchurch.

"He has done fantastically for us on loan and [is] another young player with huge potential. He adds athleticism and quality," manager Daryl McMahon said.

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Hornchurch captain Tom Wraight has agreed a new two-year contract with the National League newcomers.

The midfielder, who turns 32 later this month, joined the Urchins in December 2021 from Chelmsford City.

He has since made more than 200 appearances, scoring 47 goals, and been part of two promotion-winning teams, leading the one that beat Torquay United in the National League South play-off final in May.

Wraight's previous clubs include Maidstone United, East Thurrock and Witham Town.

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Barrow have signed midfielder Isaac Marriott and forward Olly Crankshaw from National League rivals Altrincham.

Marriott, 26, made 148 National League appearances for Alty after joining in December 2021.

Meanwhile, Crankshaw, 27, scored 10 goals in 30 appearances for Altrincham last season and previously won promotion from the National League with Stockport County.

"[Marriott] is somebody we know we can rely on week in and week out," boss Adam Murray told the club website., external

"[Crankshaw] had options to go into the English Football League but he decided he wanted to jump into our journey here at Barrow. He doesn't just bring a lot of creativity, he's also a big character who wants success."

Barrow, relegated from League Two last season, have not disclosed the length of the deals Marriott and Crankshaw have signed.

Yeovil Town have signed centre-back Jack Kingdon on a one-year deal following his departure from Cardiff City this summer.

The 20-year-old, who was formerly part of Manchester United's academy, made three appearances for the Bluebirds during last season's EFL Trophy and has also had a spell on loan at Rochdale.

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Kidderminster Harriers have signed striker Lewis Walker following his release by Braintree Town.

The 28-year-old scored 10 goals in 35 appearances for Braintree who finished next to bottom of the National League table and were relegated.

His move to Aggborough, which will be finalised on 1 July, will see him return to the top flight of non-league football after Harriers' promotion via the play-offs last season.

Walker began his career on the books at Derby County and has had experience in the English Football League with Queens Park Rangers and Gillingham.

He is Harriers' third signing of the summer - after midfielders Callum Dolan and Max Brogan - since new boss Paul Wotton was appointed at the end of May.

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Woking midfielder Jake Forster-Caskey has signed a new contract with the National League club.

The 32-year-old played 34 times for the Cards last season, having joined from Stevenage in August 2025.

Forster-Caskey has played in all three divisions of the English Football League (EFL), during spells at Brighton & Hove Albion, Oxford United, Rotherham United, MK Dons, Charlton Athletic and Stevenage.

Last season was the first he had played in non-league football.

Woking have not specified the length of Forster-Caskey's new deal.

Scunthorpe United have signed winger Luke Brennan on a three-year contract from National League North side Buxton for an undisclosed fee.

The 24-year-old came through Blackburn Rovers' youth setup and subsequently joined Wigan Athletic in 2022.

Having spent time on loan with Welsh side The New Saints and AFC Fylde, he then went on to join Buxton where he made a total of 85 appearances.

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Barrow have signed Peterborough Sports right-back Marcel Oakley and former Glentoran left-back Danny Amos on two-year deals as well as fellow defenders Kennedy Digie and Xavier Benjamin.

Amos, 26, left the Glens last month after making 81 appearances over two seasons.

Digie, 29, joins having spent two seasons with Tamworth and made 44 league appearances for the Lambs last term.

Benjamin, 22, has previously played for Cardiff City and Dunfermline, and spent last season with Enfield Town in National League South, making 43 league appearances.

Oakley, 23, started his career with Birmingham City and had loan spells in Scotland with Queen's Park and Arbroath.

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Sutton United have signed forward Sam Folarin on a permanent deal following his departure from fellow National League side Hartlepool United.

The 25-year-old made 18 appearances for Pools last season, either side of a loan spell at National South side Chelmsford, where he scored twice.

Folarin told the club website, external: "I've been speaking to the Gaffer for quite some time now and it's good to finally get things moving.

"The project he was telling me about, trying to get back into the EFL and things like that, was really exciting to pursue and move forward with."

Folarin's signing follows the arrivals of Temi Babalola and Charlie Carter as head coach Chris Agutter looks to build a promotion-chasing squad.

"I'm so excited with the addition of Sam to the football Club, he has the potential to be one of the most effective and exciting attacking players in the National League," Agutter said.

"Any coach worth their salt will be able to help this young man be an electric centre-forward and winger option – he is direct, technically tidy, and outrageously fast – I mean lightning fast."

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Hartlepool United goalkeeper Adam Smith has signed a new deal to remain with the National League side next season.

The 33-year-old will continue as both a player and first-team goalkeeping coach, with a club option for a further year.

Having joined Pools in August 2024, Smith has since made 33 appearances.

"Since arriving at Pools, I've built a real connection with the football club both on and off the pitch and it was important for me to continue that journey," he said.

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National League newcomers Hornchurch have signed defender Joe Kizzi from League Two club Barnet.

Kizzi, who turns 33 before the start of the new season, had one more year on his deal with the Bees, but it has been mutually terminated to allow him to join the Urchins.

Hornchurch manager Daryl McMahon said:, external "I'm delighted to be able to welcome a player of Joe's quality, experience, and leadership skills to the club.

"He comes with a wealth of experience in both the National League and the Football League."