Leeds have signed former Scotland international Paul Telfer on a deal until the end of the season. He had signed non-contract terms at the start of the month, but has only played one game in the Carling Cup. Leyton Orient have signed winger Dean Morgan from Luton on loan until January. He had loans last season at Southend and Crewe.
Cheltenham are testing former Northern Ireland international Alan Fettis as their new goalkeeping coach. The Bulls and Robins shared Pat Mountain before his departure for Wolves. Southend are in talks with Crystal Palace striker Dougie Freedman over a move to Roots Hall, and have already signed French forward Francis Laurent.
Bournemouth have received a takeover approach just weeks after being taken over. A Turkish consortium headed by a local man wants to buy the club for £1.5million and invest another £2million. The offer has been rejected. Carlisle are giving a trial to former West Brom man Ronnie Wallwork. He was released by Sheff Weds in the summer.
Lincoln have announced the signing of Romanian striker Adrian Patuela after his Romanian club backed down over the fee. Chester are to sign former Crewe forward Eddie Johnson once they offload midfielder Paul Rutherford to Northwich to free up money under the wage capping rules. They are also considering signing coach Wayne Allison to a playing contract.