Forest Green: Alex Rodriguez Gorrin, Dominic Thompson & Tommy Simkin sign
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Alex Rodriguez Gorrin rejoined Oxford in October for this third spell on a short-term deal
Forest Green have signed midfielder Alex Rodriguez Gorrin on a permanent deal, and winger Dominic Thompson and goalkeeper Tommy Simkin on loan.
Gorrin joins until the end of the season following the end of his contract at Oxford United.
The 30-year-old spent time on trial with Rovers in September before rejoining the U's on a short-term deal.
The Spaniard was, however, limited to only four appearances for the League One side this campaign.
Left-sided Thompson, who can play in defence or on the wing, joins from League One side Blackpool.
The former Brentford player, 23, joined the Tangerines in 2022 and has played 42 times since, with 12 games this season.
Stoke academy player Simkin made his first-team debut for the Potters in December's Championship defeat by Sheffield Wednesday.
The 19-year-old has spent time on loan at National League side Solihull Moors this campaign and also represented England Under-18s.
Gorrin previously played more than 100 games for Oxford but tore his anterior cruciate ligament in 2021.
"I saw in that time [his trial] what he could do, not necessarily with the ball but more for what he does around the place," Forest Green manager Troy Deeney told BBC Radio Gloucestershire.
"While he'll add value in the short-term of playing and getting his career back on track, he'll be adding quality to the group.
"He's also got a role in terms of mentorship and explaining and talking to those guys day-to-day, and what it's like to be a top professional.
Dominic Thompson began his career at Arsenal before spells at Brentford, Ipswich Town and Swindon Town
Deeney added to the club website: "We are really, really lucky to have Dom. He's Championship quality.
"He's shown a real desire and commitment to come here as he had offers from League One clubs and Scottish Premiership sides."
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