National League news - March 2021

Watford academy captain George Langston will stay at Wealdstone for the rest of the season

BBC Sport tracks the latest news stories from the National League, including managerial announcements, new signings and contract extensions.

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31 March

Notts County have signed midfielder Regan Griffiths, 20, on loan from League One side Crewe Alexandra until the end of the season.

29 March

FC Halifax Town have extended the loan of striker Billy Chadwick from Hull City until the end of the season.

The striker has four in 11 games for the club since rejoining for a second time this term in March.

Wealdstone have signed 22-year old defender Nikola Tavares from Crystal Palace until the end of the season.

The South African-born former Croatia at Under 20 player did not make a first-team appearance at the Premier League club but had been named in matchday squads in the top flight.

27 March

Torquay United have signed Sunderland's Sweden Under 21 forward Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka loan until the end of the season.

The 21-year-old has made eight substitute appearances in League One for the Black Cats but has not played for Sunderland's first team since November 2019.

26 March

Maidenhead United have signed goalkeeper Rhys Lovett.

The 23-year-old was most recently with National League South side Gloucester City and has also spent time at Cheltenham Town, Walsall and Rochdale.

Chesterfield defender Haydn Hollis has extended his contract with the club.

The 28-year-old, who initially joined the Spireites on loan from Forest Green Rovers in August 2018, has played a key role since James Rowe's arrival as manager earlier this season.

Stockport County have signed former Notts County goalkeeper Ross Fitzsimons on a short-term contract.

The 26-year-old has joined from Boston United following the suspension of National League North.

King's Lynn Town have signed midfielder Ethan Coleman until the end of the season.

The former Reading academy player, 21, was most recently playing for National League North side Brackley.

25 March

Woking have signed winger Malachi Napa on a free transfer from Oxford United.

The 21-year-old, who has been on loan at the club, has signed a deal until the end of the season.

23 March

Maidenhead United have signed midfielder Alfie Egan from Ebbsfleet United on loan until the end of the season.

The 23-year-old came up through the ranks at AFC Wimbledon and played 28 times for the club before leaving in 2019.

22 March

Woking have signed Watford forward Sam Dalby on loan until the end of the season.

The 21-year-old played four games for Stockport County during a month-long loan spell which ended earlier this month.

King's Lynn have signed Ipswich Town centre-back Elkan Baggott, 19, and Southend United right-back Rob Howard, 21, on loan until the end of the season.

Both players will be available to face Altrincham away in the National League on Tuesday.

19 March

King's Lynn have signed striker Jordan Davies, 25, from National League North side AFC Telford United until the end of the season.

On-loan Solihull Moors defender Kyle Howkins, 24, is facing months out of action after suffering an anterior cruciate knee ligament injury. Howkins joined Moors on loan from League Two side Newport County in January.

Dagenham and Redbridge have signed midfielder Saidou Khan, 25, on loan from National League South side Maidstone United until the end of the season.

18 March

Solihull Moors have signed forward Ryan Barnett on loan from Shrewsbury until 14 April.

The 21-year-old is Mark Yates' first signing since rejoining the Moors as manager last week.

17 March

Wealdstone have signed former Colchester United winger Ryan Gondoh. The 23-year-old started the season with Whyteleafe before joining Hampton & Richmond on a dual registration deal in November after Leafe's campaign was curtailed by the coronavirus pandemic.

He has scored 12 goals in 20 games this season across both clubs.

16 March

King's Lynn have signed goalkeeper Theo Richardson, 22, on a short-term loan deal from Cleethorpes Town. He is expected to make his debut un Tuesday's National League game against Hartlepool United.

Altrincham have signed striker Nyal Bell, 24, on loan from Stockport County for the rest of the season.

15 March

Stockport have signed Fleetwood striker Paddy Madden for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.

The 31-year-old scored 43 goals in 131 league appearances for the Cod Army.

Torquay United have agreed an initial month-long loan deal for Plymouth Argyle left-back Ryan Law.

Law, 21, has made five senior appearances for his parent club as well as gaining experience during previous loan spells at Gloucester City, Truro City and Chippenham Town.

Altrincham have released striker Byron Harrison, 33, after three months with the club.

13 March

Hartlepool United have extended the loan stay of Blackburn midfielder Tom White, 23, until 15 May.

8 March

Stockport County have added two players on one-month loans in Blackpool winger Nathan Shaw and Derby County striker Jack Stretton.

Shaw, 20, made his league debut against Charlton last month, having spent time at AFC Fylde earlier in the season, while 19-year-old Stretton has made three senior appearances for the Rams.

King's Lynn Town have signed former Norwich striker Simeon Jackson, 33, on loan from National League South side Chelmsford City until the end of the season.

Norwich midfielder Alfie Payne, 21, has also rejoined the Linnets for a second loan spell after making 25 appearances for them last season and helping them win promotion to the National League.

5 March

Maidenhead have extended the loan of goalkeeper Rhys Forster, 21, from Southern League side Metropolitan Police until 27 March.

King's Lynn have signed defender Jak Hickman, 22, on loan from League Two side Bolton Wanderers for the rest of the season.

Woking have signed strikers Sam Ashford and Niko Muir on loan.

Ashford, 25, joins until the end of the season from League Two Crawley Town while Muir, 28, makes a one-month switch from National League South club Hampton & Richmond.

Chesterfield striker Akwasi Asante has signed a new deal that keeps him with the club until the summer of 2024.

The 28-year-old has scored nine goals since joining the club from Gloucester City in November.

Hartlepool United have signed Rotherham United defender Jake Cooper on loan until the end of the season.

Cooper, 19, spent the first half of this season on loan at National League North club Gateshead FC.

Wealdstone have brought in Cheltenham Town defender Daniel Bowry on an initial one-month loan.

The Antigua & Barbuda international, 22, spent the majority of last season on loan at National League South Bath City.

3 March

Chesterfield manager James Rowe has signed a new contract following a run of 10 wins in 15 games since he took over in November. The length of the 37-year-old's deal has not been disclosed.

Chief executive John Croot said the contract shows the club's "long-term strategy".

"The results and the style of football over the past three months have fully justified the board's decision," Croot added. "We feel that the time is right to put a new contract in place."

Sutton United have signed striker Donovan Wilson, 23, on loan from National League South side Bath City and former TNS midfielder Joash Nembhard, 22.

Defender Ben Margetson has returned to Cardiff City, from where he had been on loan since January, while winger Jordan Adebayo-Smith has left Sutton to pursue a career in the US.

2 March

Chesterfield have signed central defender and former Scotland Under-21 international Fraser Kerr, 28. from National League leaders Torquay United on a permanent deal until the end of the season.

Barnet have extended the loan stays of QPR centre-back Themis Kefalas, 20, and Leyton Orient right-back Myles Judd, 22.

Judd's deal has been extended by a month, while Kefalas will remain at The Hive until the end of May.

The Bees have also signed right-back Lee Vaughan, 32, on a permanent transfer from National League North side AFC Telford. Vaughan previously played for Barnet manager Tim Flowers at Solihull Moors.

1 March

Wealdstone have extended the loan of defender George Langston, 18, from Championship side Watford until the end of the season.

Meanwhile, midfielder Deshane Dalling, 22, has returned to Queens Park Rangers following the expiry of his loan deal.

Altrincham have signed Barrow defender Yoan Zouma, 22, Grimsby Town striker Montel Gibson, 23, and Accrington Stanley defender Reagan Ogle, 21, all on one-month loan deals.