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Cheltenham will not be continuing their interest in ex-Bull Ben Smith after manager Martin Allen 'had a chat' with the player. The Robins are to return to their local council to seek renewed talks over a loan. An original £100,000 offer was agreed at the end of last season, but the Robins pulled out citing new financial streams that would cover the losses. Crewe have ended their interest in ex-Swindon pair Michael Pook and Hamdi Razak.
Torquay midfielder Michael Brough has turned down a move to Kettering as part of a deal to take defender Guy Branston to Plainmoor. Barnet are claimed by Sky Sports to have turned down bids from Norwich and Blackpool for winger Albert Adomah. Bournemouth are trialling former Leyton Orient defender Alton Thelwell and ex-Swindon midfielder Jamie Vincent.
Darlington's hopes of signing striker Michael Bridges have been hit after the player went on trial at Norwich, while Lincoln are also holding talks with him. Quakers boss Colin Todd says he will have to rely on loan players to bolster his squad this season. Port Vale manager Micky Adams is yet to sign a contract with the club, with chairman Bill Bratt insisting there is no row over money. Mansfield are one of the sides left scrambling for a kit for next season after manufacturers Canterbury went into administration yesterday.
Notts County's takeover has been completed. Munto Finance want the club in the Championship in five years. Shrewsbury defender Mike Jackson will miss up to three months after knee trouble. He missed half of last season with similar problems. Exeter have confirmed making an undisclosed offer for ex-Bull Stuart Fleetwood. They are waiting for a response from Charlton.
Crewe have taken former Man Utd midfielder Floribert N'Galula on trial. The 22 year old has been playing in Holland and Denmark since leaving Old Trafford. Notts County are reported to no longer be interested in Lee Hughes after the striker's wage demands were extortionate. Morecambe have signed Chester midfielder Laurence Wilson on a two year deal. He was one of a number of players to be let go from Chester on financial grounds.
