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Accrington have agreed an initial six figure fee with Scunthorpe for departed striker Bobby Grant. The total could be £260,000 depending on a series of clauses. Grant came through the youth ranks at the Crown Ground, spending three seasons there as a pro. Gillingham are claimed to be set to sign veteran midfielder Nicky Southall, who left the club for Dover last summer. The 38 year old has over 300 Gills appearances to his name, but their budget limitations may scupper a move.
Cheltenham boss Mark Yates has admitted an interest in former Bristol Rovers defender Steve Elliott, but his wage demands are too high for the club. They are also chasing former loanee Frankie Artus. Two other unnamed League One sides have expressed an interest in Toumani Diagouraga after Brentford stalled their interest over the fee asked by Peterboro.
Histon chief executive Alan Soraff has quit the club 'for personal reasons'. The club remains subject to rumours of Administration, rumours denied by Soraff only last week. Rhyl claim that HSBC cost them their Welsh Premier League place after the bank withdrew their overdraft and left the club unable to meet a tax demand. Fans want the club to quit the Welsh system and join the English pyramid.
Crewe have offered fans a 10% discount on their season tickets if the club can sell 3,000. They sold around 2,400 last term. Rob Purdie has been declared fit to start pre-season training after he missed all of last season for Oldham. Burton boss Paul Peschisolido has told Peterboro he will not pay Barry Fry's 'crazy valuation' of striker Scott Rendell.
Rotherham have confirmed the signing of Leyton Orient defender Luke Ashworth. The 20 year old arrives on a free transfer with a one year deal after starting only seven League matches in 18 months at Brisbane Road. He will miss the first game of the new season as he is suspended after being sent off on the last day last term. Wycombe have signed Aldershot defender Dave Winfield on a two year contract. They will have to pay compensation for the 22 year old.
