Carlisle sign midfielder Wearne from MK Dons

Stephen Wearne scored five goals and provided six assists in 33 games in all competitions for MK Dons

Carlisle United have signed attacking midfielder Stephen Wearne from MK Dons, their seventh new arrival of the January transfer window.

The 24-year-old has signed a two-and-a-half year deal with League Two's bottom side.

Wearne has made 11 league appearances for MK Dons this season and joins the Cumbrians for an undisclosed fee.

He came through the Newcastle United youth academy before moving to Middlesbrough and then Sunderland but never played a first-team game for those sides.

Wearne had spells with Torquay, Grimsby Town and played under Carlisle head coach Mike Williamson at Gateshead before moving to MK Dons in January 2024.

"Stephen is someone we know and trust," Williamson told the club's website.

"I think the fans will enjoy watching him. He will bring a lot of energy and quality.

"We're really pleased he's joined us here at Carlisle after having a lot of interest."