Image source, Getty ImagesJake Rooney scored three goals during his loan 2025-26 loan spell with Boston
Boston United have signed defender Jake Rooney after he was released by Derby County.
The 22-year-old returns to the Jakemans Community Stadium, having made 16 appearances on loan from the Rams last season as the Pilgrims finished 12th in the National League.
Image source, ShutterstockHarvey Macadam has played for clubs including Morecambe and Fleetwood
Harvey Macadam has signed a one-year contract extension with Carlisle United which will see him remain with the club this season.
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
Gateshead have signed defender Jack Robinson and New Zealand Under-20 international striker Luke Supyk after successful trials.
Former Middlesbrough man Robinson, 25, has signed a one-year deal after missing the 2025-26 season through injury.
Supyk, 20, left A-League side Wellington Phoenix at the end of last season and has signed a two-year contract after scoring three times during his trial spell.
"Everyone has been real welcoming since I've come here and I've had a few good games under my belt," he told the club website., external
Image source, Getty ImagesRyan Colclough, who won promotion to League Two with Chesterfield in 2024, had been without a club since leaving AFC Fylde in January
Southend United have signed forward Ryan Colclough, who was handed a suspended prison sentence for assault earlier this month.
Colclough, 31, was given a 28-month term, external - suspended for two years - after being found guilty of grievous bodily harm without intent at Derby Crown Court.
He had been without a club since leaving AFC Fylde in January and previously worked with Southend boss Kieron Dyer at Chesterfield as the Spireites won promotion to League Two in 2023-24.
The Shrimpers have also signed midfielder Tommy Backwell, 23, and 22-year-old winger Sahid Kamara following successful trials at Roots Hall.
Colclough has signed a one-year deal with the option of a further year.
Backwell has signed a one-year contract with the option of a further year after being released by Cheltenham at the end of last season, while Kamara has agreed a two-year deal with the option of a third year following his departure from Braintree Town.
Image source, Getty ImagesBoston United have re-signed defender Jamie Grimes on a one-year deal after he was released by Chesterfield.
The 35-year-old former Spireites captain saw out the final months of his contract with the Derbyshire club by going out on loan to Boston last term.
He featured 16 times for the Pilgrims as they finished 12th in the National League table.
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Image source, Getty ImagesRicky Aguiar scored 28 goals in 130 appearances across his previous two spells with Worthing
Worthing have re-signed midfielder Ricky Aguiar following his departure from National League side York City.
The 25-year-old academy graduate returns to Woodside Road for a third spell after spending the second half of last season on loan at Horsham and Eastleigh.
Aguiar made 130 appearances during his previous spells with the Rebels, scoring 28 goals, and impressed during a loan return in the first half of the 2023-24 campaign, registering 12 goals and five assists before being recalled by Swindon Town.
"We are absolutely delighted to welcome Ricky back to Woodside Road," manager Adam Hinshelwood told the club website.
"He is a player with immense quality in possession and can score goals from a wide range of positions, just like he did for us in his loan spell a few years ago.
"I can't wait to be back working with Ricky on a daily basis. He adds a lot of depth to our midfield options."
Aguiar said: "Returning feels special to me, and I'm coming back with more experience and hunger.
"It's a club with big ambition and I'm proud to be a part of what's being built and excited to be back playing in front of the fans again."
Image source, Getty ImagesBoston United have signed Sheffield United right-back Sai Sachdev on a loan until January.
The 21-year-old, who had a brief spell in the National League with Oldham Athletic on loan in 2024, has made two senior appearances for the Blades.
Kidderminster Harriers have signed defender Zach Willis after he left Birmingham City at the end of last season.
The 20-year-old, who can play at full-back or in central defence, has been on trial with the National League newcomers after exiting St Andrew's without making a first-team appearance. The club have not disclosed details of the length of his contract.
Willis had a loan spell with Peterborough Sports in National North last season, making 17 appearances as they were relegated to the Southern League Premier Central.
Image source, Getty ImagesGrant joined Manchester City's academy from Derby County as a 12-year-old
FC Halifax Town have signed Stoke City goalkeeper True Grant on a season-long loan.
The 20-year-old came through Manchester City's academy and was part of the side that won the FA Youth Cup in 2024.
Grant previously worked with Shaymen boss John McGrath during a season-long loan spell with National League North side Buxton in 2024-25, before joining the Potters last summer.
He is the son of former Derby County and Stoke City goalkeeper, and now Walsall boss, Lee Grant.
Halifax finished eighth in the National League last season.
Image source, ShutterstockJack Wadham previously enjoyed two loan spells at Worthing
Worthing FC have signed midfielder Jack Wadham on a permanent deal as he returns to the club for a third spell.
The 23-year-old has been training with the Rebels this summer and playing in pre-season friendlies as a trialist after two previous loan spells.
Wadham arrived on loan from AFC Bournemouth in January 2024 during Worthing boss Adam Hinshelwood's second stint in charge, making one appearance.
He then signed for National League Sutton United in summer 2024 making 25 appearances, before a second loan spell with Worthing, making six appearances.
Hinshelwood said: "He's a player that we know well, adds real value and is suited to our style of play, and he has that vital National League experience, which is such an important asset for our side".
Image source, Getty ImagesWorthing have signed former Dorking Wanderers goalkeeper Harrison Foulkes.
The 25-year-old Hull City academy product has a wealth of non-league experience and was awarded three different player of the season awards at Dorking last term.
Hornchurch have signed midfielder Asher Yearwood following his departure from Maidenhead United.
The 29-year-old will be playing in the National League for the first time after working his way up through non-league.
He made 40 National League South appearances for Maidenhead last season to help them reach the play-offs.
"He is a totally different type of profile in midfield to what we already have at the club," manager Daryl McMahon told the club website, external.
"He is someone who instantly lifts the session with his enthusiasm, quality, running power and we believe that after a really good season, he is someone we can develop as well."
Image source, ShutterstockEthan Ross missed the whole of last season with a knee injury
Forest Green Rovers have signed goalkeeper Ethan Ross on a free transfer on a one-year deal.
The 29-year-old left fellow National League outfit Altrincham at the end of last season after missing the entire campaign with a knee injury.
The news comes just a few days after head coach Robbie Savage told BBC Gloucestershire he was on the lookout for a new number one.
"Ethan has been training with us over the past week. He is a fantastic goalkeeper and brings a wealth of experience at this level," Savage told Rovers' website., external
Image source, ShutterstockArian Allen featured in four games for Stockport last season
Halifax Town have signed teenage attacking midfielder Arian Allen on loan from Stockport County.
Allen, 18, made four appearances last season for Stockport - two in the EFL Cup and two in the EFL Trophy - and has dropped down to the National League side from League One County to gain some valuable playing time.
He started out at Everton's academy aged 10 and spent six years there before moving up to Scotland to join Rangers' academy.
Allen, who is under contract at Stockport until 2027, made the move to Edgeley Park in February last year and his only start for County came against Wolves Under-21s in the EFL Trophy in September.
Image source, ShutterstockAaron Henry has already had two loan spells at Wealdstone, scoring four goals in 40 appearances
Wealdstone have brought back midfielder Aaron Henry for a third time after his contract with Boreham Wood was mutually terminated.
The 22-year-old has signed a permanent deal after two previous loan spells at The Vale, becoming Wealdstone's fourth summer signing.
The Charlton Athletic academy product played 20 games on loan for the Stones in 2021-2022, followed by another 20 in 2023-2024 to help keep them in the National League.
Wealdstone manager Gary Waddock told the club website:, external "Aaron knows the club well and was keen to come back, which is a really encouraging sign.
"Most recently, he's been in a squad [at Hornchurch] competing at the top of the table so that's also a big plus in terms of the mentality he'll bring to the squad."
