Barrow sign Chelsea centre-back Sam McClelland on loan as striker Richie Bennett returns

Sam McClelland has yet to play a senior game for Chelsea but played for their U23s against Exeter in the Papa Johns Trophy last season

Barrow have signed centre-back Sam McClelland on a season-long loan from Chelsea and re-signed striker Richie Bennett from Sutton United.

McClelland, 20, turned professional at Chelsea in 2019 and has made 11 Premier League 2 appearances.

He has also made his senior debut for Northern Ireland in a friendly against Ukraine in June 2021.

Bennett, 31, also played for Barrow in 2016-17, scoring 16 goals in 47 games, and joins for an undisclosed fee.

"We are excited to have [Sam] as part of the group and help continue his development," said boss Pete Wild.

"Richie is a player I have known for many years, both personally and professionally. His drive and desire to make the Football League is a massive part of why I am excited to work with him."

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