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  1. Altrincham extend Sassi loan from Blackpoolpublished at 17:46 GMT 15 January

    Altrincham have extended the loan deal of Blackpool defender Dan Sassi until the end of the season.

    Sassi, 22, has played in all but one of Alty's National League games this campaign.

  2. Scunthorpe sign Hamilton forward Smithpublished at 16:03 GMT 15 January

    Scunthorpe United have signed Hamilton Academical forward Connor Smith for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half year deal.

    The 23-year-old previously had a loan spell with the Iron in 2023-24.

    He scored seven goals in 28 appearances for the Scottish League One side this season.

    "It's great for the club and shows the stability and that we are planning for the future," boss Andy Butler told BBC Radio Humberside.

  3. Rochdale bring in Bilongo, Duku and Perrypublished at 13:29 GMT 15 January

    Bryant Bilongo in action for Bristol RoversImage source, Shutterstock

    Rochdale have signed Bristol Rovers' versatile defender/midfielder Bryant Bilongo on an 18-month contract, Tamworth striker Manny Duku on a deal until the end of the season and defender Callum Perry on an initial one-month loan from Coventry City.

    Bilongo, 24, who can play anywhere down the left-hand side, joined the Gas in 2024 and made a total of 33 appearances for the club in all competitions, including 15 this season.

    Duku, 33, scored six goals in 25 National League appearances for the Lambs, but this is a first senior loan for left-sided defender Perry, 20,

    All three players could make their debuts for Dale in Saturday's trip to Gateshead (15:00 GMT).

  4. Lavinier and Carson sign new Boston dealspublished at 12:05 GMT 15 January

    Boston's Marcel Lavinier (right) in action against his former side YeovilImage source, Shutterstock

    Full-backs Marcel Lavinier and Matty Carson have signed contract extensions to remain with Boston United until the end of the season.

    Lavinier, 25, who started his career on the books at Chelsea and had a spell with Tottenham before going on to play for Swindon, Forest Green and Yeovil, has featured 16 times for the National League side since arriving in October.

    Carson, 23, who counts Reading and Grimsby among his former clubs, has been with the Pilgrims since October and has managed one goal in 21 appearances.

  5. Gateshead sign Bowen after Solihull exitpublished at 18:45 GMT 14 January

    Gateshead have signed midfielder Sam Bowen after his contract with Solihull Moors was ended by mutual agreement.

    The 25-year-old has joined the north-east club on a free transfer, having agreed a deal to the end of next season.

    He made 12 appearances for Solihull this term, scoring once in a 4-0 win over Truro City in November.

    His former club said he had been a "respected and reliable" member of their squad whose "commitment, professionalism and influence around the group were evident throughout his time with the Moors".

    Gateshead are bottom of National League and at home to Rochdale on Saturday.

  6. Boreham Wood sign midfielder Booty from Barrowpublished at 16:30 GMT 14 January

    Regan Booty playing for Boreham WoodImage source, Shutterstock
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    Regan Booty's most recent goal was scored against Solihull Moors in Boreham Wood's final game of 2025

    Boreham Wood have completed the signing of Barrow midfielder Regan Booty for an undisclosed fee.

    The 26-year-old has been on loan since November, scoring three goals in seven appearances, including one from near the halfway line on his debut against Gateshead.

    He has now signed a deal until the summer of 2028 and said: "Everyone knows how much I've enjoyed my loan here, it was a no brainer to get it done on a permanent."

    Booty began his career at Huddersfield Town and also played for Notts County, Maidstone and Gateshead before joining Barrow last summer.

    Boreham Wood are third in the National League, two points behind leaders York City, and are looking to reach the English Football League for the first time.

    They are away to Braintree Town on Saturday.

  7. Yeovil agree loan deal for Fulham forward Workspublished at 20:33 GMT 13 January

    Yeovil Town have signed forward Terrell Works on loan from Premier League side Fulham until the end of the season.

    The 21-year-old came through Fulham's academy and earlier this season spent time on loan in the National League at Braintree Town where he scored four goals in 15 appearances.

  8. Morecambe winger Sutton extends stay with clubpublished at 17:48 GMT 13 January

    Morecambe winger Emmerson Sutton will remain with the National League club until the end of the season.

    The 19-year-old has made 16 appearances for the Shrimps since joining on loan from Championship side Queens Park Rangers.

    His most recent appearance for Morecambe came in their 1-0 defeat by Carlisle United in December.

  9. Bristol City's Morrison joins Forest Green on loanpublished at 16:44 GMT 13 January

    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.

  10. Altrincham sign ex-Wrexham winger Fordepublished at 14:49 GMT 13 January

    Anthony Forde in action for Burton Albion last seasonImage source, Shutterstock
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    Anthony Forde made 15 appearances for Burton and Wrexham last season

    Altrincham have signed former Wrexham and Burton Albion winger Anthony Forde on an 18-month contract.

    The 32-year-old has been without a club after leaving Burton in the summer and will go straight into contention to face Hartlepool in the National League on Saturday (12:30 GMT).

    "I'm delighted to have Anthony with us. Obviously he's played at a much higher level over the last few years, has a very strong playing CV and been part of a very successful Wrexham side, winning National League and League Two promotions," boss Neil Gibson said.

    "He'll bring that experience, as well as leadership qualities, into the group and his creative ability down the right side will give us more options."

  11. Woking sign free agent Syla on short-term contractpublished at 18:51 GMT 12 January

    Woking have signed free agent Roy Syla on a deal until the end of the season.

    The 25-year-old midfielder most recently played for Scottish Championship side Ayr United.

    Syla made 40 appearances in all competitions for the Honest Men, scoring two goals.

  12. Morecambe sign Aston Villa full-back McWilliamspublished at 18:15 GMT 12 January

    National League Morecambe have signed defender Ashton McWilliams on loan from Premier League side Aston Villa.

    The 18-year-old signed his first professional contract last summer and previously helped Villa win a treble of the FA Youth Cup, Premier League South as well as the Premier League National Final.

    McWilliams, who has progressed through Aston Villa's academy, is yet to make a first-team appearance for the club.

  13. Yeovil sign Perrett on loan and Mukena on permanent dealpublished at 17:17 GMT 12 January

    Troy Perrett playing for Cardiff CityImage source, Shutterstock
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    Troy Perrett last played for Cardiff on 2 December

    Cardiff City midfielder Troy Perrett has joined Yeovil Town on loan until the end of the season, while the Glovers have also signed Joy Mukena on a permanent deal from Crawley Town.

    Perrett, 19, has made four senior appearances for the Bluebirds, scoring one goal.

    Mukena has made 47 appearances for Crawley and was part of the squad that won promotion to League One in 2023-24.

  14. Forest Green sign defender Kircough from Penybontpublished at 14:44 GMT 12 January

    Gabe Kircough in action for PenybontImage source, FAW

    Forest 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.

  15. Altrincham re-sign midfielder Humbles on loanpublished at 13:20 GMT 12 January

    Liam Humbles in action for Altrincham last seasonImage source, Shutterstock
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    Born in Miami, Liam Humbles moved to England when he was 14

    Altrincham have re-signed midfielder Liam Humbles on loan from fellow National League side Rochdale.

    The 22-year-old previously played for Altrincham on loan during part of the 2024-25 season having joined from Salford City.

    He made a total of 12 appearances before spending the latter half of the campaign with Gateshead.

    "I'm really pleased to get the signing of Liam over the line," manager Neil Gibson said.

    "He's someone who is already familiar with the club and the staff from his previous loan spell here.

    "He brings a lot of technical ability into our midfield and we look forward to him bringing his style and enthusiasm into the club."