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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.

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Gateshead have signed defender Harrison Holgate and forward Jordy Hiwula in deals until the end of the season.

Holgate, 26, was a free agent after leaving League Two Fleetwood Town where he had spent his entire career, playing more than a century of games for them.

Much-travelled Hiwula, 31, was last at fellow National League side Boston United, for whom he scored seven goals in 39 appearances last season.

The pair are both eligible for Gateshead's fixture at home to Solihull Moors on Saturday (15:00 BST).

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Gateshead have signed defender Alex Lankshear on a one-year contract with an option for an additional year.

The 23-year-old, who is the older brother of Middlesbrough striker Will Lankshear, played 35 games for Boston United last season before going on loan to Ebbsfleet.

He cited the presence of manager Lee Cattermole as one of the attractions for the move to the north-east.

"I'm a defender that loves to defend his goal but also attack the goal," he told the club website, external.

"One of my goals this year is to get better in attacking. One of the reasons I wanted to come here is that I think he can really develop my game on that side of things.

"At this stage in my career it's about progressing. He played at the top levels and I feel he can progress me as a player."

Lankshear could make his debut in Gateshead's first home National League game of the season against Woking on Saturday.

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Boston United have signed striker Lennon Wheeldon, following his release from Championship side Derby County.

The 20‑year‑old re‑joins the Pilgrims on a one‑year deal, with an option for a second, having previously spent three months on loan at the club during the 2024-25 season.

Wheeldon also had a loan spell at South Shields last term, making 33 appearances and scoring five goals.

He made three senior appearances for Derby before his release in May and had been on trial with League Two Northampton Town prior to agreeing his move to Boston.

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Boston United have signed experienced defender Niall Canavan on a one-year contract.

The 35-year-old former Republic of Ireland under-21 international began his senior career with Scunthorpe United in the Championship.

He played more than 150 league games for the Iron before moving on to Rochdale, Plymouth Argyle, Bradford City and Barrow.

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Boston United have signed defender Jake Rooney after he was released by Derby County.

The 22-year-old returns to the Jakemans Community Stadium, having made 16 appearances on loan from the Rams last season as the Pilgrims finished 12th in the National League.

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Boston United have re-signed defender Jamie Grimes on a one-year deal after he was released by Chesterfield.

The 35-year-old former Spireites captain saw out the final months of his contract with the Derbyshire club by going out on loan to Boston last term.

He featured 16 times for the Pilgrims as they finished 12th in the National League table.

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Boston United have signed Sheffield United right-back Sai Sachdev on a loan until January.

The 21-year-old, who had a brief spell in the National League with Oldham Athletic on loan in 2024, has made two senior appearances for the Blades.

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Boston United have signed midfielder Ben Hammond on a two-year deal after he was released by Nottingham Forest.

The 21-year-old was with the Reds for 13 years, working his way through the club's junior and youth teams before establishing himself as part of Forest's reserves.

He failed to make a first-team appearance for Forest, but had featured in the English Football League Trophy for their Under-21 side.

Hammond becomes Boston's 10th signing of a busy summer.

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Boston United have signed goalkeeper Luke Faxon on loan from Championship club Sheffield United until January.

The 21-year-old moves to the National League side to compete with Louis Chadwick for the number one shirt at the Jakemans Community Stadium.