Burnley midfielder Jack Cork has signed a new deal with the Championship club, keeping him with the Clarets for a further two years.

The 32-year-old joined Burnley from Swansea in 2017 having previously spent two years on loan from 2009 to 2011.

Cork has made more than 200 appearances across his spells with Burnley, with 24 of those coming last season.

"As soon as there were talks about extending my stay here, I couldn't wait to sign," he told the club's website.

"The chance to work with Vincent Kompany, someone I have played against for a number of years, and someone who has won everything as a player, is great, and it will be great to learn from him.

"I can't wait, it's a new challenge and a new feel around the place.

"Burnley feels like home for me, the two spells I've had here have been great. I have made some great memories and hopefully we can make some more now."

Luton Town have signed midfielder Alfie Doughty from Championship rivals Stoke City for an undisclosed fee.

The 22-year-old is moving on a permanent deal but the exact length has not been disclosed by the Hatters.

Doughty spent the second half of last season on loan at Cardiff City, scoring once in nine appearances.

"Getting top half the year before and then top six last year, you can tell the team is just getting better and better," he told the Luton website.

"That is definitely one of the reasons I am here."

Doughty is Luton's first signing since their run to the Championship play-offs which ended with a two-leg defeat by Huddersfield Town.

He began his career at Charlton Athletic before joining Stoke in January 2021 and went on to play 16 games for the Potters, though all 11 in the league were as a substitute

Peterborough United have released defender Mark Beevers from the remaining two years of his contract by mutual consent.

The 32-year-old captained Posh to promotion from League One in 2021, but they were relegated 12 months later.

Beevers began his career at Sheffield Wednesday and also had spells and Millwall and Bolton.

He has played more than 550 games, including 101 for Peterborough - 15 of them last season.

"We recruited Mark to help get us promoted from League One and he helped us do just that," said co-owner Darragh MacAnthony.

"I want to wish him and his family all the best for his next move and thank him for all that he has done for the football club."

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QPR have signed left-back Kenneth Paal on a three-year deal from Dutch side PEC Zwolle.

The 24-year-old joins on a free transfer after the termination of his contract with the club following their relegation from the Eredivisie.

Paal came through the youth system at PSV Eindhoven and said he is "very excited" to join the Championship side.

"I am looking forward to the competition, the stadiums and the big games," said Paal.

QPR boss Michael Beale said the defender will give the club "lots of quality and versatility on the left side of the pitch".

"He comes with an excellent CV and, importantly, with a huge desire to play for our club and to push his career onwards," added Beale.

Paal is QPR's second signing of the summer following the arrival of free agent Jake Clarke-Salter, on a four-year contract.

Swansea City have signed centre-back Harry Darling on a three-year deal from MK Dons.

The 22-year-old had been a key target for Swansea head coach Russell Martin since he took charge in August 2021.

Martin signed Darling during his spell as MK Dons boss with the player making 72 appearances, scoring 10 goals, since joining the Dons in January 2021.

Darling enjoys Martin's possession-based style, saying: "I personally think it's the best way to play."

He added: "I was with him at my last club and we've stayed in contact.

"I love working with him and it's such a big club. I've heard really good things about it so those were the two reasons I want to come here.

"I know the way the manager plays so it was just a case of getting the deal over the line - I just can't wait to get started."

He added: "Although I'm a ball playing centre-back, my first job is to keep clean sheets, defend well and do that for the team. If I can do that bit first, then goals are just added extras."

From Bognor Regis. Centre Back with potential. Just the kind of signing we should be looking at.
Another of Kevin Davis's players, dont know if thats good or bad.

Defender Tom Holmes has signed a three-year contract with Reading to keep him with the Championship club until 2025.

Holmes has been with the Royals since the age of eight and graduated from their academy to make his first-team debut in 2018.

The 22-year-old, who can play at right-back or centre-back, spent time on loan at second-tier Belgian side Roeselare.

Since returning to Reading he has made 74 further appearances and scored his first goal for the club last December.

"It is easy to forget that he is one of the younger members of the squad because he bears a lot of responsibility on his shoulders and is developing into a real leader, on and off the pitch," Reading manager Paul Ince told the club website.

"I'm delighted that he has chosen to commit to Reading and I'm looking forward to having him on board as we prepare for the challenge of a new season."

Northampton Town have signed Grimsby midfielder Ben Fox on a two-year deal.

The 24-year-old helped the Mariners win promotion back to League Two last season but turned down a new contract.

Fox made 36 appearances for Grimsby in 2021-22 and boss Paul Hurst said "his contribution will not be forgotten".

Cobblers manager Jon Brady told the club website: "Ben has a lot of drive, ambition and a top class work ethic. His form attracted lots of interest but he had been on our radar for a while."

Lincoln City have signed winger Charles Vernam on a free transfer.

The 25-year-old rejected the offer of a new contract at Bradford City after a season and a half at Valley Parade.

The former Derby County academy product scored 10 goals in 54 appearances for the Bantams after joining from Burton Albion in February last year.

"Charles is a player who fits what we want from an attacking player - someone who can be direct and aggressive going forward," said head coach Mark Kennedy.

"He's a Lincoln lad who we know is looking forward to representing his hometown club.

"He has excellent attributes, can create and score goals, will be a real attacking threat and we are delighted to have signed him when, as a free agent, he's had a lot of other interest.

"Charles is a great age and has the ability to make a big contribution in what we are building moving forward," Kennedy added to the club website.

Vernam becomes Lincoln's second summer capture from Bradford after the signing of defender Paudie O'Connor from the Bantams earlier this week.