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Woking have completed the signing of Harrison Sohna on a two-year deal from National League North side Hereford.

The 23-year-old midfielder is reunited with boss Jermain Defoe, whom he briefly played alongside while at Sunderland.

Sohna, who started his career at Aston Villa, only joined Hereford in February after a stint at Cheltenham Town but has now made the move to Kingfield Stadium ahead of the new National League season.

"Harrison was brought to our attention in January whilst at Cheltenham, we couldn't do anything then, but I was really impressed that he went to Hereford, got games, and performed at a good level," Woking director of football Jody Brown said.

"He was in the Sunderland squad with Jermain at one point, and he identified him as a player that could add something to our group, so it's great that we were able to make it happen.

"Left-footed, loads of energy, a dead-ball specialist, can operate in deep areas building play, but equally as comfortable playing as an eight and making those forward runs and being a goal threat."

Sohna is Woking's third signing in as many days after the club confirmed the additions of Josh Ayres from Rotherham United and Liam Dulson from Maidenhead United earlier this week.

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Sutton United have completed the signing of midfielder Charlie Carter from National League South side Dorking Wanderers.

The 29-year-old, who was born in Sutton, spent three years at Dorking and was captain for the past two seasons.

He also played National League football with Woking and Eastleigh, either side of a three-year spell at League Two Stevenage, where he was coached briefly by current Sutton boss Chris Agutter.

"For me, he'll be the best attacking midfield player in the league," Agutter told the club's website, external.

"I came up against him when he was at Dorking and know him from my time at Stevenage.

"He's a statement signing. As soon as we felt there was an opportunity of bringing Carts to the football club, we jumped on it and were really aggressive in trying to get him in the building, in a positive sense, in terms of being forceful and on the front foot."

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Nathan Ralph, the first Southend United captain to lift a domestic trophy, will leave the National League club when his contract expires next month.

The 33-year-old led the Shrimpers to victory in the FA Trophy final, in which they beat Wealdstone at Wembley earlier this month.

In total, he has made 202 appearances for Southend, scoring 13 goals, and has been skipper since 2022.

"Everyone at Southend United would like to thank Ralph for his contributions and long service," a club statement said.

Ralph came through the youth ranks at Ipswich Town and Peterborough United, making his senior debut while on loan at Kettering Town in 2012.

He went on to play for Yeovil Town, Aldershot Town, Woking and Dundee, before signing for Southend in July 2019.

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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.

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Fenton John has signed a two-year contract extension at Gateshead, which will keep the midfielder at the National League club until 2028.

The 22-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough campaign for The Heed last season, making 47 appearances in all competitions.

John joined Gateshead in 2024 and spent loan spells with Morpeth Town and Stockton Town before becoming a first-team regular for Gateshead last season.

Gateshead are currently without a manager after Rob Elliot left the role following a successful stint in charge where he helped the club avoid relegation.

He was appointed as Carlisle boss the day after his Gateshead departure was announced.

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Centre-back Aaron Drewe has left Woking after failing to agree a new contract.

The 25-year-old played in all bar one of the Cards' 46 National League games last season, after joining from Oxford City.

"We brought Aaron in from the level below and he developed into one of our most consistent performers," said Woking's director of football Jody Brown.

"We were in discussions with Aaron long before the season ended, but it's important to maintain our values, and the alignment with our longer-term vision, as opposed to being driven by emotions."

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Kidderminster Harriers have announced that midfielder David Davis has agreed a new contract which will keep him at the club as they prepare for a return to the National League.

Harriers secured promotion via the play-offs from the National League North earlier in May, beating South Shields 2-0 in the final, and preparations are being put in place under new manager Paul Wotton, who has succeeded the departed Adam Murray.

The club have now sealed the services of the experienced Davis for another year, before the new campaign begins. He played 37 times in the promotion-winning campaign and scored seven goals.

Davis, 35, is well known for his spells at Birmingham City, Shrewsbury Town and Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he came through the academy.

Wotton said of Davis staying on: "He is a massive influence for us, both on and off the pitch. He is integral to what we are trying to achieve and this demonstrates his loyalty to Kidderminster Harriers after receiving significant offers and interest from other clubs."

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Brackley Town midfielder Matt Lowe has signed a one-year contract extension with the relegated National League club.

Lowe, 30, started all but one of Brackley's league matches in 2025-26, scoring one of his five goals in all competitions in their FA Cup first round victory at League Two promotion winners Notts County.

"He's a fantastic lad and has been a great servant to the football club," manager Andy Whing told Town's website, external.

"He possesses all the qualities we need in various positions for us to be successful."

Lowe has made almost 400 appearances and scored 68 goals for The Saints, initially joining on loan from his first club, Cambridge United, in 2016 before making the move permanent later that year.

The former England C international signed for Accrington Stanley in 2022 and returned to Brackley in 2024, scoring 13 times as they won the 2024-25 National League North.

"For a club that's given me so much, I couldn't let my journey end with relegation," he said. "We all have to do better and I'm determined to help put things right."

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Winger Matty Kosylo has agreed a new deal to remain at National League club Altrincham next season.

The 33-year-old winger has made 154 appearances since arriving from AFC Fylde in 2020.

"This club has become a massive part of my life over the last six years, so I'm delighted to be staying," he said.

"The support I've had from the fans since day one has been incredible and I'm excited to keep creating more memories together."

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Hartlepool United midfielder Jack Hunter has signed a new one-year deal.

The 28-year-old, who came through Newcastle's academy, joined Pools from Halifax in July 2024 and has made 64 league appearances.

"The supporters have been brilliant with me since day one and I've loved my time here over the last two seasons," Hunter, who can also play at centre-back, told the club website., external

"Obviously, as players, we all wish we'd achieved more during that period because the supporters deserve success, but there's a real determination from everyone to improve and push things forward."

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Club captain Tom Crawford has agreed a new two-year contract to stay at Altrincham.

The midfielder, who turns 27 later this week, joined the Robins from Hartlepool two years ago and has since scored seven goals in 86 league appearances.

"From the moment I walked into this club, it's felt like home," said Crawford, who was handed the captain's armband by manager Neil Gibson in February.

"The support the fans have given me has been unbelievable. I'm delighted to commit my future to Altrincham and keep building something special together."

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James Morton and Tom Hopper are leaving Southend United after helping the Shrimpers beat Wealdstone on penalties to lift the FA Trophy.

Morton started at Wembley on Sunday, while Hopper came off the bench, and both will move on when their contracts expire next month.

Cav Miley, Josh Walker and George Wind are also going when their deals end in June.

Southend have triggered options to keep Oli Coker, Charley Kendall and Harry Taylor, while they have made Harry Cardwell's loan from Forest Green Rovers permanent.

Southend say they are in talks with Collin Andeng Ndi, Keenan Appiah-Forson, Jack Bridge, Joe Gubbins, Noor Husin, Gus Scott-Morriss and Nathan Ralph about new contracts.

Director of football Oliver Gage said: "Firstly, I want to thank every player departing the football club and all of them have contributed positively during their time at Southend United.

"We're pleased to have retained a strong core within the squad, while also creating room to make targeted additions and improvements."

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Hartlepool United have agreed a new one-year deal with forward Luke Charman, with the club having the option of a further 12 months until the summer of 2028.

Charman, 28, has scored seven goals in 66 games for Pools since joining from Fylde in 2024.

He is the first player tied to a new deal under Hartlepool's new head coach Lee Clark.

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.