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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.