Hello and welcome to today's (July 24) live blog as Bristol City, Bristol Rovers and clubs across the EFL continue to add to their ranks during the summer transfer window.
It's a new week and both City and Rovers will be in friendly action as the start of the new season draws closer. The Robins beat Newport County on Tuesday afternoon and face Cheltenham Town and Plymouth Argyle on Friday and Saturday respectively. Elsewhere, the Gas were beaten 2-0 by Coventry City on Wednesday night and conclude their preparations at Oxford United on Saturday.
The Pirates have signed seven players so far this summer with the addition of former Coventry midfielder Ryan Howley. They have also signed Josh McEachran, Brad Young, Macauley Southam-Hales, Alfie Kilgour, Jack Sparkes and Luke Southwood. Meanwhile, City have so far brought in Emil Riis, Adam Randall and Joe Lumley.
There have been plenty of done deals across the entire EFL as City's Championship and Rovers' League Two rivals continue to be busy in the market. We will bring you live updates here throughout the day regarding transfer activity throughout the EFL.
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17:06 - Wrexham add midfielder
— Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) July 24, 2025Not your average Cold Brew. Not your average signing. Welcome to Wrexham, Lewis O’Brien.
17:05 - Bradford City make new signing
— Bradford City AFC (@officialbantams) July 24, 2025We are delighted to announce the signing of Jenson Metcalfe on a three-year deal, the midfielder joining from Premier League outfit Everton for an undisclosed fee.
Welcome to the Bantams, Jenson! #BCAFC
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15:06 - Reading man heads to FGR on loan
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) July 24, 2025We can confirm that Abraham Kanu has joined Forest Green Rovers on a season-long loan ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Good luck, Abraham!
14:20 - Some Bristol City news
Following reports from Sky Sports earlier today, Bristol Live understand City have rejected an offer from a Championship club for Zak Vyner.
You can read more HERE...
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A round-up of yesterday's done deals
- Josh Windass - Sheffield Wednesday to Wrexham (free)
- Ashley Phillips - Tottenham to Stoke City (loan)
- Ashley Young - Everton to Ipswich Town (free)
- Luca Ashby-Hammond - Fulham to Plymouth Argyle (free)
- Liam Fraser - Crawley Town to Reading (free)
- Marcus McGuane - Bristol City to Huddersfield Town (undisc.)
- Mathaeus Roberts - Ipswich Town to Stevenage (free)
- Taylan Harris - Luton Town to Tranmere Rovers (free)
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