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Exeter City Exeter have made their first two summer signings by snapping up former Reading left-back Scott Golbourne and ex-Swindon striker Barry Corr.

Charlton Athletic Crystal Palace have confirmed the signing of Darren Ambrose from south London neighbours Charlton on a free transfer.

Carlisle United Watford manager Malky Mackay has completed the signing of striker Danny Graham from Carlisle United on a two-year contract.

Leeds United Midfielder Peter Sweeney believes he will be a Grimsby Town player in the coming days after being released by Leeds United.

Swindon Town West Bromwich Albion head coach Roberto Di Matteo has confirmed the club have agreed personal terms with Swindon striker Simon Cox.

Huddersfield Town Huddersfield winger Gary Roberts has announced the Terriers are heading for the Premier League after signing his new three-year contract.

Southend United Southend United manager Steve Tilson has handed a trial to Estonia international defender Andrei Stepanov as he looks to bolster his defence.

Yeovil Yeovil Town boss Terry Skiverton has completed the signing of former Bristol City winger Scott Murray on a one-year-deal.

Charlton Athletic Cardiff City boss Dave Jones has completed the signing of defender Mark Hudson from Charlton Athletic for just over £1million.

Wycombe Wanderers Wycombe boss Peter Taylor has further strengthened his squad ahead of life in League One by signing young full-back Joe Cobb from Leicester.

Colchester United League One side Colchester have completed the signing of powerful defender Magnus Okuonghae from League Two outfit Dagenham.

Colchester United Bristol City boss Gary Johnson has signed Colchester United goalkeeper Dean Gerken for an undisclosed fee on a two-year contract.

Southampton Wolves have continued their squad building ahead of the new Premier League season with the capture of Southampton midfielder Andrew Surman.

Southampton Southampton's administrators remain hopeful of selling the club despite the withdrawal of the Matt Le Tissier-backed Pinnacle Group.

Brentford Brentford are close to signing Myles Weston after Notts County boss Ian McParland admitted defeat in his efforts to keep the winger.