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Harrogate Town midfielder George Thomson has signed a new one-year deal.

The 34-year-old's new contract will see him complete a 10th season with the club.

He has made 335 appearances for the Sulphurites and helped them win promotion from National League North up to League Two.

"Obviously the club means a great deal to me. You don't spend this long somewhere and don't care about it," he told the club website., external

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Boston United have signed Jack Holmes after the versatile midfielder turned down the offer of a new deal with League Two side Rotherham United.

The 24-year-old, who featured 56 times for the Millers across two seasons, has joined the Pilgrims on a one-year deal with the option of a further 12 months.

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AFC Fylde have signed winger Dylan Allen-Hadley from National League North side AFC Telford United.

Allen-Hadley, 23, scored 10 league goals last season for Telford and now joins a Coasters squad preparing for their return to the National League.

Head Coach Craig Mahon said: "We're delighted to have added Dylan into the group.

"Dylan is someone we have watched all season, and we thought he showed real potential during his time with Telford.

"Coming into a full-time environment, we feel he is only going to improve, and hopefully we can help him reach his full potential during his time at AFC Fylde."

Tamworth have signed forward Kieren Donnelly from Boston United for an undisclosed fee.

The 25-year-old is the 11th signing made by the Lambs since the takeover of the club by US businessman Abdullah Ashraf.

Donnelly was loaned to Kidderminster Harriers in March and contributed eight goals in 15 games, including one in their 2-0 win over South Shields in the National League North promotion final.

"He's quite rightly had lots of interest over the summer and the fact he's chosen Tamworth is a real coup for the club," said Tamworth boss Andy Peaks.

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Worthing boss Adam Hinshelwood has returned to former club York City to sign winger Ashley Nathaniel-George.

The 31-year-old Antigua & Barbuda international joined the Minstermen when Hinshelwood was in charge two years ago and has now followed him south after his contract expired.

Nathaniel-George previously featured for Crawley Town and Southend United in League Two and has also had spells with Torquay United, Maidenhead United, Hartlepool United and Wealdstone.

"On his day he can be a real game changer with the way he can just glide past players," Hinshelwood told the club's website., external "I'm really excited to be working with him again."

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Experienced goalkeeper Rory Watson has agreed a one-year deal to become Harrogate Town's fifth summer signing.

The 30-year-old, who began his professional career with Hull, was a free agent after leaving National League champions York City at the end of the 2025-26 campaign.

"I'm ecstatic," he told the club's website, external. "I've been a part of successful teams in the past and looking at the squad being built here, I think this can be a real success as well."

Watson has previously had three separate spells at Scunthorpe United, where he spent part of last season on loan, as well as stints with Wrexham, Doncaster Rovers and North Ferriby United.

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National League club Eastleigh have signed former Charlton Athletic forward Hady Ghandour on a free transfer.

Ex-Lebanon international Ghandour, who appeared in World Cup qualifying in 2021, was released by Aldershot Town in April.

"I have been here a few times over the years and I have always thought this was a great facility and club," the 26-year-old told the Spitfires' website, external. "I'm very happy to be here."

Ghandour made his senior debut for Charlton in the EFL Trophy in November 2020 and was part of the Aldershot squad that won the competition in the 2024-25 season.

Born in London and eligible for Lebanon through his parents, he impressed as a prospect at Tooting and Mitcham United and joined Maidstone United twice and Chelmsford City once on loan from the Addicks.

Maidstone signed Ghandour permanently but he made only three starts in the 2022-23 National League season before switching to Aldershot, where he scored eight goals in 58 fifth-tier outings over three seasons.

Matt Gray has now made two signings since becoming Eastleigh manager in May, having added former Cheltenham Town centre-back Ibrahim Bakare last week.

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Defender Alex Whitmore has made a surprise return to Solihull Moors after reversing his decision to leave the club for personal reasons at the end of last season.

The 30-year-old centre-back, who has made over 150 appearances for Moors since his move from AFC Fylde three years ago, announced his departure in April.

Whitmore told the club's website, external: "After a summer speaking with the people closest to me and having an incredible family and such a supportive wife, they helped me understand I needed to enjoy my football.

"This club is the best place for me to do that. I had the most enjoyable time in my career here and I'm really happy that I get the chance to continue – let's hope we can have a successful season together."

Whitmore, who began his career at Burnley before moving on to play in the EFL with Chesterfield and Grimsby Town, was ever-present for Moors in the National League last season.

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Boston United have added Buxton defender George Ward to their squad on an initial two-year deal.

Ward made 39 National League North appearances and scored six goals last season, helping Buxton to reach the play-offs, where they lost to South Shields.

The 24-year-old, who started out with Leicestershire club Barwell, previously played at the same level for Leamington.

He becomes the Pilgrims' fifth new arrival of the summer, joining Gavan Holohan, Nicholas Pozo, Kai Mauro and Terrell Agyemang.

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Hartlepool have signed former Brighton defender Charlie Penman on a one-year deal.

The 20-year-old was released by the Premier League side earlier this summer.

He never made a senior appearance for the Seagulls but played nine times for Aldershot during a loan spell with the National League side last season.

"Charlie has come here because he wants to establish himself in senior football and forge a successful career in the game," boss Lee Clark told the club website., external

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Gateshead midfielder Tyrelle Newton has signed a new one-year deal with the National League club.

The 22-year-old has made 55 appearances for the club since joining in August 2024.

The Luton Town academy graduate played 40 times for Gateshead in his first campaign, but injury restricted him to just 15 appearances last season.

He joins midfielder Lucas Lowery and centre-back Ben Williams in agreeing new contracts with the club in recent days.

Tamworth have completed their ninth and tenth summer signings.

Striker Jake Hutchinson, 24, has joined after scoring 24 goals to help Folkestone Invicta win the Isthmian Premier Division title last season.

Winger Riccardo Calder, 30, left relegated National League side Brackley earlier this summer.

Tamworth have not disclosed the lengths of the players' contracts.

Hornchurch have signed former Bromley defender Frankie Moralee.

The 20-year-old, the son of former Millwall and Watford forward Jamie, was released by the League One side earlier this summer.

Moralee did not make a senior appearance for the Ravens but had loan spells with non-league AFC Whyteleafe and Cray Wanderers.

"He is a good size, with a good physical stamp, who reads the game and we're looking to helping develop his career now and moving forward," boss Daryl McMahon told the club's website., external

The Urchins have not disclosed the length of Moralee's contract.

Southend United have signed Merthyr Town midfielder Lewys Twamley on a two-year deal, with a club option for a third year.

The 22-year-old scored 16 goals in 46 National League North appearances last season.

The former Wales Under-19 international started his career with Newport County.

Shrimpers boss Kieron Dyer told the club's website:, external "Lewys had a remarkable season last year. For any player to have over 30 goal involvements in one season is truly incredible."

Southend United have signed former Derby County defender Daniel Cox on a two-year contract with an option for an extra year.

The 20-year-old came through the Derby academy and captained their under-21 side before his release this summer without a senior appearance for the Rams.

Cox becomes the National League side's fourth signing of the summer since Kieron Dyer became head coach.

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Hartlepool have signed forward Chris Popov on a two-year deal following his departure from Leicester City.

The 21-year-old made one senior appearance for the Foxes during the EFL Cup and spent time on loan at Barrow and Morecambe during the past two seasons.

Popov has also represented Wales at various age grade levels including 17 games for their under-21 team.

He links up with new Pools signing Jack Nolan, who he played alongside at the Shrimpers combining for 26 goals during the second half of last season.

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Hornchurch have re-signed goalkeeper Arthur Nasta on a permanent deal from Wolves.

The 20-year-old played in all 46 league games during a loan spell last season as the club won promotion to the National League.

Hornchurch have not confirmed the length of Nasta's contract.

Midfielder Lucas Lowery has signed a one-year contract extension to remain at Gateshead until 2027.

The 19-year-old has played 10 games for Gateshead and spent much of last season on loan spells at the likes of Hebburn Town and Blyth Town in the Northern Premier League.

Tamworth have taken their tally of signings for the week to eight by bringing in defenders Tom Parkes and Tyler Lyttle.

Centre-back Parkes, 34, arrives from fellow National League side Hartlepool United, while full-back Lyttle, 29, joins from Brackley Town.

Parkes made more than 300 appearances in the Football League, primarily for Bristol Rovers, Leyton Orient, Carlisle United and Exeter City, while Lyttle has spent most of his career in non-league.

National League club Tamworth were taken over last week by 24-year-old American businessman Abdullah Ashraf.

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Forest Green Rovers have signed Wycombe Wanderers midfielder James Berry on a season-long loan.

The 25-year-old, who spent last season on loan back at his previous club, League Two side Chesterfield, drops two divisions to join Robbie Savage's Rovers.

He scored five goals for the Spireites last term but is yet to make a start for Wycombe since signing for them in January 2025.

Berry also spent time with Savage's previous club Macclesfield.

"He is undoubtedly one of the best talents I have ever worked with, and his ability is unquestionable," Savage said.

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Yeovil Town have signed Salford City defender Loick Ayina on a season-long loan.

The 23-year-old made three appearances for the Ammies last season after joining the League Two club in the summer of 2025 following his release by Huddersfield Town.

Ayina spent six years with the Terriers and made four appearances for the club, including two in the Championship.

He also made four appearances for Boston United and 12 each for Dundee United and Ross County in the Scottish Premiership while on loan.

Gateshead centre-back Ben Williams has signed a new one-year contract.

The 21-year-old made 15 appearances in all competitions for the Tynesiders in the 2025-26 campaign.

Williams came through the Gateshead academy after joining from Sunderland and signed his first professional contract with the club in 2024.

He also had a brief spell on loan at eighth-tier side Ashington between February and April this year.