THE ESSENTIAL

Darlington Darlington manager Colin Todd has brought in 10 new players with the Quakers starting from scratch ahead of the new season.

Notts County, Shrewsbury Town Notts County manager Ian McParland has signed Shrewsbury Town's highly-rated midfielder Ben Davies on a three-year contract.

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

Chesterfield League Two outfit Chesterfield have re-signed Ian Breckin following the defender's release by Championship side Nottingham Forest.

Shrewsbury Town Rookie Preston North End goalkeeper Chris Neal has joined League Two outfit Shrewsbury Town on a three-year contract.

Macclesfield Town Macclesfield have signed utility player Nat Brown on a two-year deal following his release from Blue Square Premier side Wrexham.

Shrewsbury Town, Hereford United League Two side Hereford have completed the signing of 22-year-old winger Marc Pugh following his departure from Shrewsbury.

Burton Albion League Two newcomers Burton have signed Richard Walker on a two-year contract following the striker's release by Bristol Rovers.

Darlington Darlington's former vice-chairman Raj Singh has claimed he is on the verge of completing his protracted takeover of the League Two club.

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

Lincoln City Sam Mullarkey has opted to leave League Two outfit Lincoln after the 21-year-old's contract with the Imps expired.

Bradford City, Notts County League Two outfit Notts County have completed the signing of 31-year-old defender Graeme Lee on a free transfer from Bradford.

Shrewsbury Town League Two side Shrewsbury have signed rookie goalkeeper Andreas Arestidou in on a one-year deal with an option for another year.

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

Notts County Notts County's Supporters Trust have voted overwhelmingly in support of the takeover by Middle East consortium Munto Finance Ltd.