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  1. Tamworth sign Norwich winger Forbes on 28-day loanpublished at 19:17 GMT 16 January

    Brandon Forbes with the ball at his feet for Norwich City in pre-season game against Northampton TownImage source, Getty Images
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    Brandon Forbes signed for Norwich from Dundee United in August 2024

    Tamworth have signed Norwich City winger Brandon Forbes on a 28-day loan agreement.

    The 19-year-old joined the Canaries from Scottish Premiership side Dundee United ahead of the 2024-25 season.

    He is yet to feature for the Norwich first team but did score on his United debut in the Scottish League Cup against Ayr shortly before his move to Carrow Road.

    Forbes joins The Lambs with the club in mid-table, seven points shy of the play-off places.

  2. Rochdale bring in Bilongo, Duku and Perrypublished at 13:29 GMT 15 January

    Bryant Bilongo in action for Bristol RoversImage source, Shutterstock

    Rochdale have signed Bristol Rovers' versatile defender/midfielder Bryant Bilongo on an 18-month contract, Tamworth striker Manny Duku on a deal until the end of the season and defender Callum Perry on an initial one-month loan from Coventry City.

    Bilongo, 24, who can play anywhere down the left-hand side, joined the Gas in 2024 and made a total of 33 appearances for the club in all competitions, including 15 this season.

    Duku, 33, scored six goals in 25 National League appearances for the Lambs, but this is a first senior loan for left-sided defender Perry, 20,

    All three players could make their debuts for Dale in Saturday's trip to Gateshead (15:00 GMT).