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  1. Barrow bring in ex-Kidderminster winger Thompsonpublished at 14:51 BST 12 September

    Barrow have brought in winger Seb Thompson after he left Kidderminster Harriers last month.

    Thompson, 23, had made substitute appearances in the Harriers' first three league games this season before his contract was cancelled by mutual consent.

    He scored nine goals in 35 games last season as he helped Kidderminster win promotion and he has now been reunited with his old boss at Aggborough, Adam Murray.

    Thompson went straight into the Barrow squad for their match away to Worthing.

  2. Sutton sign Amartey and Brookes on loanpublished at 18:33 BST 11 September

    Bobby Amartey running in midfield - head and torso shot - wearing Leicester blue home kit Image source, Getty Images
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    Bobby Amartey has captained Leicester Under-21s this season, alongside training with the first team

    Sutton United have signed defender Bobby Amartey and wing-back Ben Brookes on short-term loan deals.

    Amartey joins from Leicester City until the end of November.

    The 20-year-old academy player joined the Foxes at under-13 level and made his debut for both the U18s and U21s when he was 16.

    The Ghana youth international played three matches for Leicester's U21s in the Football League Trophy in 2023-2024, earning a first professional contract.

    Brookes signs from York City until mid-December after being left unregistered from Scott Lindsey's squad for the current League Two campaign.

    The 25-year-old moved to York from Maidstone in 2025 and played 35 league games last season.

    Sutton United have made a solid start to their latest National League campaign, winning four of their opening six matches to sit fifth in the table with 12 points.

    This week they also added 20-year-old former Brighton & Hove Albion academy midfielder Joe Knight on a three-month loan deal from League One club Stevenage.

    The U's host Scunthorpe United in the league on Saturday (15:00 BST).

  3. Harrogate sign Leyton Orient midfielder Craigpublished at 19:11 BST 10 September

    Michael Craig in action for Leyton OrientImage source, Shutterstock
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    Michael Craig started his career at Tottenham before joining Reading in July 2022

    Harrogate Town have signed Leyton Orient midfielder Michael Craig on a three-month loan deal.

    The 23-year-old made 32 appearances for the O's last season but has not featured this campaign.

    He could make his debut for Town against Tamworth at home in the National League on Saturday.

    "Having that authority in central midfield can help us deliver more controlled performances going forward," boss Simon Weaver told the club website., external

  4. Gateshead sign Plymouth forward Issaka on loanpublished at 18:23 BST 10 September

    Freddie Issaka in action for Bristol RoversImage source, Getty Images
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    Freddie Issaka made a total of nine appearances on loan for Bristol Rovers last season

    Gateshead have signed forward Freddie Issaka on loan from League One side Plymouth Argyle until January.

    The 20-year-old holds the record as Argyle's youngest-ever first-team player after making his debut aged 15 years and 34 days on 31 August 2021.

    He spent time on loan with Bristol Rovers in League One and made eight substitute appearances for the Pirates.

    He then went on to join Truro City and made 14 appearances in the National League during a loan spell last season.