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  1. Harrogate sign Leyton Orient midfielder Craigpublished at 19:11 BST 10 September

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    Michael Craig started his career at Tottenham before joining Reading in July 2022

    Harrogate Town have signed Leyton Orient midfielder Michael Craig on a three-month loan deal.

    The 23-year-old made 32 appearances for the O's last season but has not featured this campaign.

    He could make his debut for Town against Tamworth at home in the National League on Saturday.

    "Having that authority in central midfield can help us deliver more controlled performances going forward," boss Simon Weaver told the club website., external

  2. Gateshead sign Plymouth forward Issaka on loanpublished at 18:23 BST 10 September

    Freddie Issaka in action for Bristol RoversImage source, Getty Images
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    Freddie Issaka made a total of nine appearances on loan for Bristol Rovers last season

    Gateshead have signed forward Freddie Issaka on loan from League One side Plymouth Argyle until January.

    The 20-year-old holds the record as Argyle's youngest-ever first-team player after making his debut aged 15 years and 34 days on 31 August 2021.

    He spent time on loan with Bristol Rovers in League One and made eight substitute appearances for the Pirates.

    He then went on to join Truro City and made 14 appearances in the National League during a loan spell last season.

  3. Forest Green sign midfielder Gbadehanpublished at 13:42 BST 10 September

    Ade Gbadehan running on the pitch wearing blue Cardiff City kit.Image source, Shutterstock

    Forest Green Rovers have signed midfielder Ade Gbadehan on a one-year deal following a trial with the club.

    The 22-year-old had a spell with Cardiff City, making one appearance for the Bluebirds, and has most recently been playing with MLS Next Pro team St Louis Two in the United States.

  4. Sutton sign Stevenage's Knight on loanpublished at 18:36 BST 8 September

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    Joe Knight came through Brighton's academy before joining Stevenage

    Sutton United have signed midfielder Joe Knight on a three-month loan deal from League One club Stevenage.

    The 20-year-old joined Boro in January from Brighton & Hove Albion, but did not make his debut until last month's Carabao Cup defeat by Reading.

    "A big, tall and athletic midfielder who has real quality on the ball, Joe also has a real edge," Sutton boss Chris Agutter told the club's website.

    "He's a proper competitor which will fit perfectly into our group."

  5. Worthing sign Torquay striker Youngpublished at 19:15 BST 7 September

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    Jordan Young scored 35 goals in 88 appearances for Torquay United

    Worthing have signed striker Jordan Young from National League South side Torquay United for an undisclosed fee.

    Young, 27, has scored 35 goals in 88 appearances for Torquay since joining from Yeovil Town in October 2024.

    "Jordan has great dead-ball delivery and can score and assists goals from out of nowhere, so he's going to be a really important player for us," Worthing manager Adam Hinshelwood told the club's website, external.

    Torquay United said the agreement between the two clubs "also ensures that United will retain a significant financial interest in any future transfer".

  6. Harrogate sign Bolton goalkeeper Hutchinsonpublished at 17:50 BST 7 September

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    Luke Hutchinson has been with Bolton Wanderers since the age of eight

    Harrogate Town have signed Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Luke Hutchinson on a three-month loan deal.

    The 24-year-old spent last season on loan with Altrincham and made 44 appearances in the National League.

    Hutchinson could make his debut for Town, who are second in the National League after six matches, against Tamworth on Saturday.

  7. Boston sign Barnsley's Gent on short-term loanpublished at 17:06 BST 7 September

    Georgie Gent celebrates after scoring for Barnsley against Lincoln in League One in March 2025Image source, Getty Images
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    Georgie Gent spent a loan spell with Motherwell in 2023-24

    Boston United have signed Barnsley wing-back Georgie Gent on a month-long loan.

    The 22-year-old, who came through the Manchester City academy, will bolster the Pilgrims' options on the left flank with Kai Mauro likely to be on international duty with Gibraltar.

    Gent has made 36 senior appearances for Barnsley but has yet to feature this season.

    He could make his Boston debut in the National League Cup against West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday.