Image source, ShutterstockForest Green Rovers have signed right-back Ashqar Ahmed on loan from League One side Reading for the remainder of the season.
The 18-year-old Royals academy graduate has broken into their first-team over the past 18 months, making 24 appearances including nine in the league this campaign.
Image source, ShutterstockRobbie Savage says links to the vacant Blackburn job are "pure speculation" and that he "can't wait to see through" his project at National League side Forest Green.
The 51-year-old former Wales international midfielder played 100 games for Blackburn from 2005 to 2008 before a move to Derby and was among the bookmakers' favourites to replace Valerien Ismael as boss at Ewood Park.
The Frenchman departed after less than 12 months at the helm on Monday with Blackburn in the Championship relegation zone, although a 1-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday under interim boss Damien Johnson lifted them out of the bottom three on Tuesday night.
Savage took over at The New Lawn last July, having led Macclesfield to promotion to National League North the previous season in his first season as a head coach.
After being relegated from League Two in 2024 and losing the 2024-25 National League play-off semi-final on penalties after a third-placed finish, Forest Green are currently fourth in the National League, nine points off the top, but having played more games than the sides above them.
Savage told the club's media team, external on Thursday morning: "It's purely speculation. I loved my time (at Blackburn), brilliant football club.
"I have loved my time here. I have got a great relationship with (the board), we are on a journey and a project and it's something that I can't wait to see through.
"It'll be someone else's name tomorrow. There's nothing at all for the fans to worry about."
Forest Green Rovers have signed defensive midfielder Tate Campbell from Buxton for an undisclosed fee.
The 23-year-old began his career with Birmingham City and made four appearances for the Blues, and has also had a loan spell at Bromley and Hereford before joining the National League North side last summer.
Forest Green have not disclosed the length of Campbell's contract.
Forest Green Rovers have signed right-back Jay Mingi on loan from League One side Stockport County for the rest of the season.
The 25-year-old, who can also play as a winger, has spent the first part of this campaign on loan with Crewe, making nine appearances.
"Dynamism, power pace, great individual, met him yesterday and he fits right into our group," manager Robbie Savage told BBC Radio Gloucestershire.
"Wants to get better, wants to play football, he will add so much to our team on the defensive side but also in the attacking sense."
Forest Green Rovers have signed Bristol City's Elijah Morrison on loan until the end of the season.
The versatile 19-year-old has made five appearances in all competitions for the Robins, making his first start in their 2-0 win over MK Dons in the Carabao Cup in August.
Morrison can play on the left side of defence and midfield and is available for Rovers' match with Sutton United on Saturday.
Image source, FAWForest Green Rovers have signed centre-back Gabe Kircough from Cymru Premier side Penybont.
The 21-year-old Welshman has made 86 appearance for Penybont, scoring 10 goals during his time in Bridgend, and was named in the 2024-25 Cymru Premier team of the season.
Kircough is the second player Forest Green have signed from a Welsh club during the January transfer window.
Ricardo Rees signed from National League North side Merthyr Town.
Forest Green Rovers have signed midfielder Chibuzo Nwoko on loan from Fulham for the rest of the season.
The 19-year-old has made 16 appearances for Fulham's under-21 side this season and is described by Forest Green manager Robbie Savage as "one of their best young talents" who can play as "a six or an eight".
