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Forest Green Rovers have signed goalkeeper Ethan Ross on a free transfer on a one-year deal.

The 29-year-old left fellow National League outfit Altrincham at the end of last season after missing the entire campaign with a knee injury.

The news comes just a few days after head coach Robbie Savage told BBC Gloucestershire he was on the lookout for a new number one.

"Ethan has been training with us over the past week. He is a fantastic goalkeeper and brings a wealth of experience at this level," Savage told Rovers' website., external

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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.

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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.

Forest Green Rovers have signed defender Emeka Obi from Kidderminster Harriers for an undisclosed fee.

The 25-year-old has agreed a two-year deal with the Gloucestershire side and has previously also played for Wigan and AFC Fylde.

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Forest Green Rovers have signed Wycombe Wanderers midfielder James Berry on a season-long loan.

The 25-year-old, who spent last season on loan back at his previous club, League Two side Chesterfield, drops two divisions to join Robbie Savage's Rovers.

He scored five goals for the Spireites last term but is yet to make a start for Wycombe since signing for them in January 2025.

Berry also spent time with Savage's previous club Macclesfield.

"He is undoubtedly one of the best talents I have ever worked with, and his ability is unquestionable," Savage said.

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Forest Green Rovers have signed Bryan Ifeanyi from Isthmian Premier Division side Carshalton Athletic on a two-year deal.

The 22-year-old is Robbie Savage's second signing of the summer transfer window and will arrive at the New Lawn when his Carshalton contract expires on July 1.

The winger scored 13 goals in 36 appearances for the Robins last season and Savage believes the supporters will enjoy watching Ifeanyi play.

"It is absolutely fantastic to have Bryan on board. He is fast, dynamic and skilful with the ball at his feet," Savage said.

"His profile embodies everything we are trying to do at Forest Green, and he is another player I'm sure the fans will be excited to watch when he steps on to the pitch."

Ifeanyi will join Kyle Ajayi at Forest Green next season after the defender completed his move from National League South side Hemel Hempstead Town on a two-year contract last week.

Midfielder Tom Knowles will leave Forest Green Rovers this summer after a "legacy error" in his contract meant the club did not have an option to extend his deal.

Knowles scored 10 goals in 45 National League games this season, having joined the club from Walsall in 2024.

"We believed an option had been triggered on Tom's contract following the conclusion of the season," a club statement said.

"However, due to a legacy administrative error, this extension was not an option, meaning Tom will leave the club.

"Unfortunately, Tom has decided to look at other opportunities and has played his last game in the FGR colours."

Forest Green have, however, signed defender Kyle Ajayi from National League South side Hemel Hempstead Town on a two-year contract.

The 25-year-old made 41 appearances this season and as captain, helped Hemel finish fifth in the table and reach the first round proper of the FA Cup, in which they lost to League One side Wigan Athletic on penalties following a 1-1 draw.

"A club legend through and through," Hemel posted on X.