Carlisle United

Carlisle United have signed Bristol City attacker Luke Skinner on a one-month loan.

The 18-year-old has been part of the Championship side's academy since he was six years old and had loans at National League side Eastleigh and National League South clubs Bath City and Weston-super-Mare last season.

He has yet to make a first team appearance for his parent club.

"With Luke Armstrong currently unavailable, it's important that we have good cover in the attacking areas, and Luke gives us another option and adds competition for places," Carlisle boss Rob Elliot told the club website.

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Carlisle United have signed goalkeeper Adam Desbois from National League rivals Gateshead for an undisclosed fee.

The 25-year-old arrives at Brunton Park where he will link up with former boss Rob Elliot again, on a two-year contract with the option of a further year.

Desbois, who initially came through the Reading academy, played an important role in Gateshead's relegation escape under Elliot last season, keeping five clean sheets in 12 appearances including one at Carlisle in April.

"He has excellent technical qualities, is a very good shot-stopper and is comfortable with the ball at his feet, which gives him the ability to play the way we want to play," Elliot told the club website, external.

"He's already shown his quality consistently at this level.

"We believe he'll be a really strong addition to the group and we're looking forward to working with him and helping him continue to develop."

Before his move to Gateshead, Desbois spent the first part of last season with Slough Town, making 33 league appearances in the National League South.

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Cambridge United have signed goalkeeper Gabriel Breeze from Carlisle United for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.

The 22-year-old made 46 appearances in the National League for the Cumbrians last season as they missed out on promotion to the Football League, losing their play-off semi-final 2-1 at home to Boreham Wood in May after extra-time.

Breeze will create competition for places alongside current U's number one Jake Eastwood, after Neil Harris' side held the best defensive record in League Two last year, conceding just 33 goals on their way to securing promotion to the third tier.

Harris said: "Gabriel's a player we've tracked for a while now - a very young goalkeeper who already possesses valuable experience.

"We feel that over a longer-term contract, he'll gain great experience and the opportunity to grow, but we also know he has the capability to step in and play straight away."

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Harvey Macadam has signed a two-year contract extension with Carlisle United which will see him remain with the club until 2028.

The 25-year-old midfielder proved a big asset following his move from Morecambe last summer, scoring seven times in his 44 appearances.

Macadam will play under new head coach Rob Elliot who took over from Mark Hughes in May.

"I really enjoyed my first year at the club, so there was no reason for me to not extend," he told the club wesbite., external

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Carlisle United have appointed Tom Lawrence as the club's new chief executive.

He replaces Nigel Clibbens, who left Brunton Park earlier this year after a decade in his post.

Lawrence held the same role at fellow National League side Southend United for the last five years and before that had a similar post with Gillingham.

"Tom has led clubs in both the EFL and the National League and understands first-hand the challenges and opportunities that exist at this level of the game," Carlisle chairman Tom Piatak told the club website, external.

"He has operated in demanding environments, dealt with complex football and business issues and understands the importance of combining ambition on the pitch with strong financial management, commercial growth and accountability throughout the club."

Lawrence's appointment is subject to the required regulatory approval and he will act in an interim capacity for now.