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Hartlepool United have brought in defender Liam Gibson following the expiry of his contract with Harrogate Town.

Gibson has signed a one-year deal at Victoria Park after three seasons with the Sulphurites, with his new club holding the option of an extra year.

The County Durham-born defender, 29, was on the books at Newcastle United as a youngster.

Eastleigh have signed defender Nick Akoto following his exit from Burton Albion.

The 27-year-old right-back spent the past two seasons with the Brewers, making 33 appearances.

He previously played in America for Tormenta FC where he made 50 appearances, scoring two goals and registering five assists.

In his youth career, Akoto was part of AFC Wimbledon's under-18 side, leaving in the summer of 2017.

Altrincham winger Charlie Kirk has signed a new deal to remain with the Robins next season.

The 28-year-old played 37 National League games for Alty last season after joining from Barrow in June 2025.

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Tamworth have signed centre-back Joe Rye on a permanent deal from League Two side Barnet after a successful loan spell last season.

Rye, 22, played 22 National League games for the Lambs in 2025-26.

He joined Barnet from Worthing in 2024 but only made four senior appearances for the Bees, spending time on loan at Chelmsford City and Boreham Wood as well as Tamworth.

Tamworth have re-signed striker Nathan Tshikuna after he failed to agree terms on a new deal at National League rivals Wealdstone.

The 27-year-old scored nine goals in 47 appearances in all competitions for the Stones last season.

He previously spent two seasons with Tamworth, helping them win promotion from National League North and reach the third round of the FA Cup in January 2025, where they were beaten by Premier League side Tottenham.

Wealdstone have signed defender Kyle Smith and midfielder Jayden Harris on permanent deals.

Smith, 22, has previously had two spells on loan with the Stones from Championship side Millwall.

Harris, 26, joins the club from Sutton United, for whom he made 40 National League appearances last season.

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Hornchurch have signed centre-back Ryan Inniss following his departure from Forest Green Rovers at the end of last season.

The 31-year-old made more than a century of appearances for the Gloucestershire club during a three year spell but struggled to regain a regular place after suffering a calf injury.

His previous clubs also include Charlton, Newport and Port Vale.

Hornchurch have not disclosed the length of Inniss' contract.

Yeovil have signed striker Slavi Spasov on a two-year deal from Southend for an undisclosed fee.

Spasov scored seven goals in 27 games for Southend last season after joining the club in January, with the club winning the FA Trophy and reaching the National League play-offs.

Eastleigh have signed former Millwall defender Ben Drake.

The 20-year-old arrives at the Spitfires after two years with the Lions. He was an unused substitute in Millwall's 2-1 victory over Coventry City in the EFL Cup at the beginning of last season.

Last season, Drake joined Braintree Town on loan and made 22 National League appearances.

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Halifax Town have signed striker Conor Carty from League of Ireland Premier Division side Waterford.

The 24-year-old, formerly part of the Wolves academy, was previously on the books of Bolton Wanderers and scored on his only appearance for them in the EFL Trophy against Tranmere Rovers in 2022.

A former Republic of Ireland under-21 international, he has also played in Uefa Conference League matches with St Patrick's Athletic, scoring a penalty against Besiktas in August 2025.

Carty's loan spells have included time at Oldham Athletic, Gateshead and Doncaster Rovers.

Aldershot Town have signed defender Elijah Oladunjoye on a free transfer.

Oladunjoye most recently played for Southern League Premier Division South side Hanwell Town.

He impressed as a triallist in Aldershot's opening pre-season game against Badshot Lea earlier this month.

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Forest Green Rovers have signed defender Sydney Agina on loan until January from Championship side Stoke.

The 18-year-old academy player has also agreed a new two-year contract extension to stay with the Potters.

Agina made five league appearances for Stoke in the closing stages of last season and also earned his first international cap for Kenya in a friendly last month.

"We believe further exposure to first-team football at a good level, on a consistent basis, is the logical next step for him to take," said Stoke director of football Jonathan Walters.

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Solihull Moors have taken their summer signings to nine after agreeing deals for Halifax Town defender Jevon Mills, goalkeeper Nathaniel Ford and midfielder Rio Shipston.

Mills, 22, returns to Damson Park after making nine National League appearances for the Moors while on loan from Hull City during the 2022-23 season.

He is the fifth defender to sign for Solihull this summer following Alex Whitmore, Junior Tiensia, Matty Carson and Justin Hanks.

Ford, 21, has been on the books at Rotherham United and Halifax, with his only first-team experience coming with the Shaymen predominately in the National League Cup.

Central midfielder Shipston, 21, joins from Sheffield Wednesday, having played four times in the Championship last season as the Owls were relegated.

He also spent the second half of the 2024-25 campaign on loan with League of Ireland side Cork City where he made 20 appearances in the Premier Division.

In addition to the latest trio, the Moors have also brought in midfielder Jamie Andrews and striker Ben Wodskou.