Image source, ShutterstockCharlie Olson did not play a senior game for Blackburn Rovers
Altrincham have signed defender Charlie Olson from Blackburn Rovers on a permanent deal.
Last season Olson, 21, spent seven months on loan with the Robins, where he played 20 games.
He had a loan spell with Oldham Athletic in League Two before Christmas, but only played three cup ties.
Altrincham have extended the loan deal of Blackpool defender Dan Sassi until the end of the season.
Sassi, 22, has played in all but one of Alty's National League games this campaign.
Image source, ShutterstockAnthony Forde made 15 appearances for Burton and Wrexham last season
Altrincham have signed former Wrexham and Burton Albion winger Anthony Forde on an 18-month contract.
The 32-year-old has been without a club after leaving Burton in the summer and will go straight into contention to face Hartlepool in the National League on Saturday (12:30 GMT).
"I'm delighted to have Anthony with us. Obviously he's played at a much higher level over the last few years, has a very strong playing CV and been part of a very successful Wrexham side, winning National League and League Two promotions," boss Neil Gibson said.
"He'll bring that experience, as well as leadership qualities, into the group and his creative ability down the right side will give us more options."
Image source, ShutterstockBorn in Miami, Liam Humbles moved to England when he was 14
Altrincham have re-signed midfielder Liam Humbles on loan from fellow National League side Rochdale.
The 22-year-old previously played for Altrincham on loan during part of the 2024-25 season having joined from Salford City.
He made a total of 12 appearances before spending the latter half of the campaign with Gateshead.
"I'm really pleased to get the signing of Liam over the line," manager Neil Gibson said.
"He's someone who is already familiar with the club and the staff from his previous loan spell here.
"He brings a lot of technical ability into our midfield and we look forward to him bringing his style and enthusiasm into the club."
Altrincham have terminated the contract of midfielder Elliot Osborne by mutual consent.
The 29-year-old joined Alty from Stevenage in January 2022 and made 193 appearances.
"I have really enjoyed working with Elliot in the short space of time we have been together," boss Neil Gibson told the club website., external
Image source, ShutterstockLevi Amantchi played 15 games on loan for Rochdale in the first half of the season
Gateshead have signed Levi Amantchi and Keaton Ward as they try to escape being bottom of the National League.
Amantchi has joined from Walsall on a deal until the end of next season, while Ward has made a free transfer move from Altrincham.
Striker Amantchi, spent the first half of this season in the division with Rochdale, having only been with the Saddlers since January 2025.
Ward, 25, has a contract for the rest of the season, and has already played 22 league games and scored twice for Alty this campaign.
Altrincham have signed winger Otis Khan on a permanent deal and Carlisle United midfielder Josh Grant on loan until the end of the season.
Khan, 30, has signed an 18-month contract and has also played for Grimsby, Tranmere, Yeovil and Mansfield among previous clubs and represented Pakistan at international level.
Grant, 27, has made 11 appearances in the National League this campaign and previously played in the EFL for Bristol Rovers and Plymouth Argyle.
Both could make their debuts for Alty in the trip to Hartlepool on Saturday, 17 January.
