Accrington sign Catesby and Warren on loan

Accrington Stanley have signed winger Joel Catesby from Everton and Bolton Wanderers striker Charlie Warren on a season-long loans.

Catesby, 19, is yet to make a first team appearance for the Toffees and this loan move is the first of his career, having signed his first professional contract during the summer of 2024.

Accrington head coach John Doolan said: "Joel is a very good player, he can beat a man, he has pace, and he sees the game. I have watched him over a period of time and it's a different option for us.

"It will be a big part of his development going forward, to step into men's football and play for three points on a Tuesday and Saturday.

"He knows he has to be patient, but he is definitely going to add quality to our squad."

Warren joins the club for his second loan spell since joining Bolton last summer.

The 22-year-old spent half of last season on loan in National League with Aldershot Town and scored seven goals in 23 appearances.

Doolan said: "We have been watching him for an awful long-time, when he scored a lot of goals in non-league, that's when he came on my radar.

"He can play a number of positions, anywhere across the front line, as an eight, a 10, or as a centre-forward. He is mobile, he glides, he is good on the eye, and he knows where the net is.

"He is a poacher, he is a good finisher, and is another good addition to our squad."