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Blackpool have signed goalkeeper Luke Southwood from Bristol Rovers for an undisclosed fee.

The Northern Ireland international joins on a one-year deal with an option for a further 12 months.

Southwood, 28, formerly played under Blackpool head coach Ian Evatt at Bolton Wanderers.

"Reuniting with the gaffer was one of the biggest selling points in terms of coming here as I know how good and detailed he is.

"He is a manager who I feel like I can definitely thrive under and can bring the best out of me so that's a massive part," Southwood told the club website, external.

He will provide competition for Bailey Peacock-Farrell at Bloomfield Road, having played 27 games for Rovers last season before losing his place during the second half of the campaign.

"We are delighted to have brought Luke in before the first league game of the season," said Evatt.

"He is someone who I was keen to bring in, having worked with him at Bolton Wanderers. He will add real quality to our goalkeeping department."

The Seasiders kick off their League One campaign with a home fixture against Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday.

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Leicester City have signed Argentine goalkeeper Franco Ravizzoli from Blackpool on a three-year contract.

The 29-year-old has moved on a free transfer and is boss Russell Martin's seventh signing of the summer so far.

Ravizzoli has made 99 career appearances, also playing for clubs including Eastbourne Borough, MK Dons and Wycombe Wanderers.

He came through the youth academy at River Plate in his home country and also trained with Spanish club Valencia as a youngster.

"I'm absolutely delighted to be here. As soon as I heard about the club's interest, I just knew I couldn't turn the opportunity down," Ravizzoli told Leicester's website., external

"Leicester is a big club with ambitions to be successful again, and I will give everything to help them on that journey."

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Watch Blackpool CEO David Downes and head of football operations Nick Horne discuss their new roles at the club with BBC Radio Lancashire's Dan Jewell above or listen on BBC Sounds here.

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Watch Blackpool summer signing Ilmari Niskanen's full interview with BBC Radio Lancashire's Dan Jewell above or listen on BBC Sounds here.

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Watch the full interview with Blackpool goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell above as he looks ahead to the new season with BBC Radio Lancashire's Dan Jewell.

Defender Jordan Williams speaks to BBC Radio Lancashire's Dan Jewell, following his loan from Portsmouth to Blackpool.

Blackpool boss Ian Evatt joined BBC Radio Lancashire sports editor Andy Bayes for an in-depth chat heading into the new season on Tuesday.

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Blackpool have signed Portsmouth defender Jordan Williams on loan for the 2026-27 season.

The 26-year-old can play in any of the back-four positions, but is principally a right-back.

Williams began his career at hometown club Huddersfield Town, where he won England youth honours, before moving to Barnsley after making one cup appearance for the Terriers.

In the first of his six seasons with the Tykes, Williams helped the club back into the Championship but they were relegated after three seasons and he joined Pompey in the summer of 2024.

Seasiders coach Ian Evatt said, external Williams has been enlisted for his "versatility and experience".

Blackpool midfielder Karoy Anderson has spoken to BBC Radio Lancashire's sports editor Andy Bayes following his move from Charlton.

Listen to the full interview above.

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Dundee have signed midfielder Ryan Finnigan from Blackpool for an undisclosed fee.

The 22-year-old made 10 appearances for Blackpool last season, either side of a 26-game loan spell at Walsall, where he scored four goals.

"Ryan is a player that we have pursued and monitored for the past 12 months and is has taken a lot of hard work from our recruitment team," manager Steven Pressley told club media.

"We also know there was strong interest in Ryan from other clubs in England, so we are obviously delighted to finally get him in the building.

"He most recently had a very successful loan at Walsall where I was able to witness first hand when watching my son, his qualities. He is a player we believe has a huge ceiling."