More Big Deals Are Done As Pre-Season Gets Underway

There is five weeks to go until the big kick-off and squads are already starting to take shape.

And this could be a first - a player singing via Instagram!

Marcus Maddison has joined National League North Darlington - after saying he approached the club on the social media platform.

"I was thinking 'I want to go up north'," the 28-year-old told the BBC. "So I went on my phone and looked at the teams I could potentially play for.

"I messaged Darlington on Instagram, sending them my number and saying I'd be interested.

"I got a call the next day and as soon as we spoke, this was where I wanted to be.”

York City have signed Grimsby Town's promotion-winning pair Adam Crookes and Scott Burgess.

They aren’t the only ones getting fans excited - Lenell John-Lewis has signed permanently as says he was 'always' going to return to the club after his incredible loan spell.

Gary Johnson had a strong end to the week and is investing in youth, Torquay United have signed two released Ipswich Town youngsters.

Brett McGavin and Dylan Crowe are highly regarded academy graduates and will look to make an impression. Cardiff City’s Kieron Evans also arrives, as does Dover Athletic captain Ryan Hanson.

Solihull Moors have a new badge - and a new striker, pictured.

Alex Reid returns after leaving Stockport County as says he is back to win another promotion.

Wolves goalkeeper Louie Moulden also joins until January.

Altrincham Phil Parkinson hopes he has a new number one after landing one-time Manchester United prospect Oliver Byrne from Welsh club Connah’s Quay for an undisclosed fee.

Nathan Sheron is an Oldham player and manager John Sheridan said: “Nathan is a very good player with excellent ability and I’m pleased to have signed a player like him who has still got a lot of potential to fulfill.”

The Latics have also signed former Everton and Wigan Athletic youngster, Luke Burgess, 23, on a two-year deal.

Southend United are getting busy - they have added former Barnet player Harry Taylor, 25 a free transfer.

Highly rated centre-back Louis Lomas, 21, signs from Brackley - he was named in the National League North Team of the Season.

Gus Scott-Morriss, 25, has also joined from Hemel Hempstead Town for an undisclosed fee.

Wrexham have made a start to their summer revamp and have completed the signing of defender Jordan Tunnicliffe on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract at League Two Crawley Town

Ebbsfleet United have made three big signings with former Gillingham and AFC Wimbledon right-back Luke O’Neill joining alongside big defender Haydn Hollis.

Omari Sterling-James has also agreed a move from National League North club Kidderminster Harriers.

But deperating is Alfie Egan, the midfielder has stepped up to the National League with Boreham Wood, who have also signed right back Dion Kelly-Evans.

Gloucester City have confirmed the signing of forward Tre Mitford from Brackley Town.

AFC Fylde have made summer signing number six with the return of former loanee Tom Walker to Mill Farm on a permanent basis.

Barnet have moved Harry Pritchard, 29, after his release from Eastleigh.

Experienced Adrian Clifton has returned to Maidenhead United for a third time after leaving Boreham Wood.

King's Lynn Town have completed the signing of Cameron Hargreaves from Bristol Rovers - with Theo Widdrington also back next year to play for his dad.

St Kitts & Nevis international Andre Burley moves to Oxford City after leaving League One side Wycombe Wanderers.

Goalkeeper Max Metcalfe has joined Spennymoor Town on loan from Middlesbrough.

Dover have some National League South title winning know how - Reece Grant, 27, arrives having helped Maidstone lift the championship.