Crewe have offered striker Clayton Donaldson a three year deal that includes a cut of any fee he is sold for later on. Boss Dario Gradi has handed professional contracts to twelve of the club's Academy players, with the Railwaymen having to rely on their youth policy more next season due to budget cuts.
Gillingham chairman Paul Scally says he intends to consult lawyers over claims the club owes Rushden money from the sale of Simeon Jackson. The claim was attributed to former Rushden chairman Keith Cousins who, Scally says, says his words were 'taken out of context'. Scally says the money is not due to Rushden until July. Swindon are believed to have interviewed both Jim Magilton and Graham Rix for their vacant managerial job. Paul Trollope has also been linked, while current caretaker Paul Bodin is also interested.
Bristol Rovers are claimed to be hunting Torquay boss Paul Buckle for their new manager. The 40 year old took over at Plainmoor in 2007. Aldershot chairman Kris Machala has bought a controlling interest in the club after investing £250,000 in shares, and converting an existing £200,000 loan to shares to increase his stake to 51%. The Shots lost £382,000 last season and have had their bank overdraft facility withdrawn, while they cut the playing budget for the coming season last month.
Former Bulls loanee Harry Pell has been offered a contract by Bristol Rovers. The 19 year old made only one Pirates appearance before his loan spell, but nine after. Northampton have added midfielder Liam Davis to their released list after he was given a Friday deadline to respond to boss Gary Johnson. Macclesfield are to offer discounts on match tickets bought in advance next season.
Fleetwood have released nine players following their Conference play-off defeat. Amongst the nine are veterans Sean Gregan, Alan White, and Lee Thorpe. Crawley have released six players following their promotion to the Football League. Among them is almost-ex-Bull Nick Jordan, while striker Craig McAllister has turned down a new contract.
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