Cheltenham are trialling released Shrewsbury striker Nathan Elder. The 26 year old has just recovered from a knee injury suffered last year. Swindon are to sign Argentinian striker Hugo Bargas. The 24 year old turned down a new contract with Dutch top flight side De Graafschap in March.
Former Bulls defender Alex Jeannin has left Truro City after failing to agree a new deal with the club. Wrexham's Supporters Trust say they are ready to make an offer for the club after received the majority - but not all - of the documents required to perform due dilligence on the club.
Rushden have appointed an Administrator, with his first act to tell creditors that he will be liquidating the club. They owe an estimated £750,000. Plymouth's takeover deal will now go before the Football League for ratification after the £6million deal was agreed. The PFA have also raised objections over the sacking of Kari Arnason, while Peter Ridsdale is to sue the News of the World over the hacking of his phone.
Gillingham fielded former Barnet keeper Jake Cole, Hendon striker Gregory N'Goyi, and Faversham defender Jack Baldwin as trialists as they won their opening pre-season game 3-0 over Ashford United. Bristol Rovers fielded former Lincoln defender Cian Hughton and former loanee midfielder Reggie Lambe in their 5-1 win over Mangotsfield.
Stockport's new director is the subject of a dispute with Administrators dealing with the collapse of a company he ran that went bust owing £1.2million. The Administrators of Kirkby call centre operator Anthony Donald Evans say Anthony Evans owes the firm nearly £100,000, but he disputes the claim. He now has a hand in Kirky-based ambulance chasers GT Law. The Liverpool Echo, in reporting the story, says Dietmar Hamann was warned off taking the Stockport job by Sven Goran Ericsson.
Grimsby chairman John Fenty says it would take a six-figure bid for them to sell ex-Bull Alan Connell, and he wouldn't go to another Conference side. Luton boss Gary Brabin confirmed making a bid for the former Bournemouth man last night. Chris Mackenzie has left Alfreton by mutual consent. The former Bulls keeper, now 39, had 12 months left on his deal after only signing in February. He helped Nicky Law's men to promotion with 19 appearances in three months.
Stockport have announced they have made a £100,000 bid for Bury striker Ryan Lowe. They have also made an improved offer to Halifax for forward Jamie Vardy and expect to seal a deal for Accrington's Sean McConville before the weekend. Accrington say the first offer for McConville was 'derisory' but they have agreed a fee with Oldham for keeper Alex Cisak.
Former Bulls striker Lee Morris is reported to have signed part-time terms with Eastwood Town. The Evo-Stik Premier side lost their financial backers in May after their promotion to Conf North was refused on ground grading issues. Morris will take a player/coach role while working with a tool business he has an interest in.