Shrewsbury have sold striker Matt Harrold to Bristol Rovers for an undisclosed fee. THe 26 year old scored nine goals for the Shrews last season, and has signed a two year deal at the Memorial Ground after being told he was not in Graham Turner's plans for the new season. Burton's pre-season plans have been disrupted after new Nottm Forest manager Steve McLaren cancelled all their pre-season fixtures, including a trip to the Pirelli.
Swindon midfielder Lescinel Jean-Francois is set to reject the club's offer of a new deal and join up with former boss Danny Wilson at Sheff Utd. The 24 year old would not cost the Blades a fee. Rotherham are expected to lose forward Ryan Taylor with either Bristol City or Millwall likely to win the chase for his signature.
Cambridge have released player-assistant manager Paul Carden by mutual consent. The 32 year old ended last season on loan at Luton, and leaves the Abbey Stadium due to their financial problems. Wrexham boss Dean Saunders has suggested that the Conference's rules on working on a 38 week contract cost them a transfer fee from Morecambe for defender Andy Fleming. Saunders hinted that the tribunal sided with the League club on a technicality, and questioned the Shrimps' honour.
Northampton have offered Rushden fans who had purchased season tickets for next season a free season ticket at Sixfields instead. A proposed testimonial match between Accrington and Celtic for manager John Coleman is likely to be called off after the Police warned that the game would be classed as high risk with a hefty bill to cover the game.
AFC Wimbledon have signed released Oxford striker Jack Midson on a two year deal after a protracted chase. Bristol Rovers have added defender Lee Brown to their squad on a two year deal. The 20 year old has just left QPR, where he made one appearance for the first team. Burton have signed former Bulls loanee Chris Palmer after he rejected a new deal at Gillingham to seek a move closer to his Midlands home. The 27 year old, who started his career at Derby, has signed a two year deal.
Barnet have signed midfielder Mark Byrne after his release from Notts Forest. The 22 year old Irishman played 31 times on loan for the Bees last season and is reported to have rejected a move to Shrewsbury. Bristol Rovers have signed Lincoln winger Mustafa Carayol on a two year deal. The former Torquay man has cost the Pirates an undisclosed fee.
Port Vale have announced that Micky Adams will join the club's board after receiving the necessary support from shareholders. He has also passed the Football League's fit and proper person test. The vote was overseen by a representative of fansite OneValeFan, which had been at the heart of supporter protests.