Shrewsbury are trialling released Doncaster goalkeeper Ben Smith. The 23 year old played 29 times for Donny over four years, usually in cup competitions. Gillingham are giving a trial to Ebbsfleet keeper Lance Cronin but are set to lose out on Darren Dennehy, who appears set to rejoin ex-Gills boss Mark Stimson at Barnet.
Southend have cancelled a third friendly, this time at Conf South side Thurrock. They have just three pre-season matches remaining but have promised supporters more will be added. The Shrimpers will receive a cash boost of £225,000 after Nicky Bailey finally completed his protracted move to Middlesborough. Bradford striker Gavin Grant in on trial for murder after new witnesses to a 2004 shooting pinned the blame on him. Grant, 20 at the time, is said to have shot the man after his friend was 'disrespected'.
Peterboro say six League Two and two Conference sides are chasing defender Exodus Geoghaghon, while the sale of Sergio Torres (updated) to Crawley has been completed for a fee in excess of £100,000. Darlington boss Mark Cooper says full back Dominick Werling will remain with the club. The Simon Davey signing was rumoured to have quit after both Davey and Ryan Kidd left the club, with speculation linking him to a move to Edgar Street.
The reborn Chester FC have already sold 400 season tickets for the coming season. Sheff Weds have secured a £3million bank loan to cover expected losses for the coming season, but that's peanuts compared to the £125million Barcelona needed after they failed to pay their superstar players for June. Southend have announced the signings of Barry Corr and Peter Gilbert on pre-contract agreements that will become two year deals when their embargo is lifted. The Shrimpers have also agreed to release defender Simon Francis from his contract.
Northwich are still to be paid their FA Cup prize money from last season. The FA refused to pay out until the club exited Administration, something that happened eight weeks ago, but they are still holding onto the £180,000 pending clarification of some issues. Bury have signed released Crewe midfielder Steven Schumacher on a two year deal. The one time England u19 captain, 26, has over 200 appearances to his name for Crewe and Bradford.
Ex-Bull Trent McClenahan has left Scottish side Hamilton after failing to agree a new deal. He is understood to have received offers from other SPL sides. Press reports say Barnet have asked Bristol City for £400,000 for winger Albert Adomah, who joined the Robins last week. Port Vale striker Lewis Haldane has been taken to hospital after an insect bite caused his ankle to swell up in pre-season training.
Middlesboro are to offer their shirt sponsorship on a monthly basis after offers to sponsor the shirts over the season were below the asking price.