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  1. Hartlepool sign forward Popov on two-year dealpublished at 16:12 BST 27 June

    Chris Popov standing on a pitch wearing a Leicester City shirtImage source, Getty Images
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    Chris Popov played regularly for Leicester's Under-21s

    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.