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Oldham Athletic have signed winger Jack Stevens from National League side Solihull Moors on a two-year deal.

The 24-year-old joins the League Two Latics for an undisclosed fee having made 30 appearances in all competitions for the Moors last season, scoring 14 goals.

"I'm delighted to be here. This is a club I've always admired, and joining now presents a fantastic opportunity for me," he told the club website., external

"I believe this is the perfect next step in my career, moving up into the Football League at the right time."

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Oldham Athletic have signed experienced midfielder Ryan Woods and winger Jack Stevens.

Woods, 31, has joined on a two-year contract from Exeter City, while Stevens, 24, has also signed a two-year deal from National League side Solihull Moors.

Having made over 450 career appearances, Woods has played in the Championship for five different clubs.

But now he is ready to help Oldham on their return to the EFL.

"Oldham is a massive club with ambitious plans, and as soon as I heard those, I knew this was the right move for me," he said, external.

"I want to bring my experience to help the team push on now, and hopefully achieve something special this season."
Jack Stevens scored 14 goals in 28 games for Solihull Moors last season

Stevens joins the League Two Latics for an undisclosed fee having made 30 appearances in all competitions for the Moors last season, scoring 14 goals.

"I'm delighted to be here. This is a club I've always admired, and joining now presents a fantastic opportunity for me," he told the club website., external

"I believe this is the perfect next step in my career, moving up into the Football League at the right time."

Wigan Athletic midfielder Kai Payne has signed a season-long loan deal with Oldham Athletic.

Payne, 20, had a brief loan spell at Oldham last season in the National League, playing five games.

But now he returns to Boundary Park as they prepare for their first campaign back in the English Football League after a three-year exile.

Payne has played seven games for Wigan, but he is yet to make a league start for them.

"Kai is a young player with bags of potential - he gives us a different dynamic in midfield that we all saw when he was here last time," Oldham boss Micky Mellon told the club website.

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Leyton Orient have signed goalkeeper Tommy Simkin on a season-long loan from Championship club Stoke City.

Simkin, 20, spent last season on loan at Walsall, making 47 appearances in all competitions, including the League Two play-off final defeat by AFC Wimbledon.

He was also part of England's victorious under-21 European Championships squad.

Having joined Stoke as a youngster, Simkin has also had loan spells with Fylde, Forest Green Rovers and Solihull Moors.

"I'm buzzing to be here at this club," Simkin said. "Leyton Orient have got a great record of developing young players in every position and I'm excited to get started.

"I'm going to give it everything I have got whilst I'm here and I have got that fire in my belly to be successful.

"Losing at Wembley last season (with Walsall) was a terrible feeling and that has just motivated me even more to be successful in the rest of my career."

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Oldham Athletic have signed left-back Jamie Robson and striker Joe Quigley, both from Forest Green Rovers on two-year deals.

Robson, 27 has made more than 50 appearances in each of the past two campaigns, scoring four goals and providing four assists in 2024-25.

Meanwhile, 28-year-old Quigley joins having previously played for Chesterfield, Yeovil Town and Forest Green.

Robson started his career north of the border, with Dundee United's academy.

After a loan spell at Brechin City he returned to make 173 appearances for Dundee United.

He moved to League One side Lincoln City in 2021 before moving on to Forest Green in January 2023.

Quigley, on the other hand, scored twice in 45 appearances for Forest Green last term having joined from Chesterfield in summer 2024.

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Oldham Athletic have signed defender Charlie Olson on a season-long loan from Championship side Blackburn Rovers.

The 20-year-old spent time on loan with Altrincham in the National League last season and made 25 appearances for the club.

"I played here last year and it's by far the best atmosphere I've played in," he said., external

"Oldham's a big club with great support, and I'm looking forward to the challenge of helping the team this season."

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Oldham Athletic have signed striker Michael Mellon - the son of their manager Micky - on a season-long loan deal from Premier League club Burnley.

Mellon, 21, originally came through Manchester United's academy before joining the Clarets.

He is yet to make a senior appearance for Scott Parker's side, but has experienced first-team football during loan spells at Morecambe, Dundee, Stockport County and Bradford City.

His most prolific spell was with the Shrimps during the 2023-24 season in which he scored 15 goals in 27 games in all competitions.


It is the first time that he has played under his father's management.

"The opportunity to work with him is exciting, but it's about showing what I can do in front of goal," he told the club website., external

"When the opportunity came about, I knew this was the place I wanted to come and play."

Oldham boss Mellon added: "Michael has always been a goalscorer, yes he's my son, but we've brought him in to help us win games of football and that's the sole reason.

"He's physical, technically very good, and has the ability to put the ball in the back of the net."

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Oldham Athletic have signed Blackburn Rovers midfielder Harley O'Grady-Macken on loan.

The 20-year-old midfielder moves to Boundary Park in a deal that runs until January.

He has made one substitute appearance in the FA Cup but he is yet to play a league game for Blackburn.

"Harley's still a young lad, but he's got a lot of potential and we're looking forward to helping him continue his development with us," said Latics manager Micky Mellon.

Oldham are currently 19th in League Two, still awaiting their first win since returning to the EFL after three years in the National League.