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Rotherham striker Ciaran McGuckin has signed a new contract which could keep him at the League One club until 2027.

The 21-year-old's deal is an initial one-year extension and includes an option for a further 12 months with the Millers.

Northern Ireland youth international McGuckin has made six first team appearances for Rotherham and enjoyed loan spells at Scarborough Athletic and Dundalk before spending last season with National League Yeovil Town.

He said: "I'm here to fight for a place. I've been on a few loans and, getting a taste for men's football and I've definitely got the taste for it."

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Rotherham United forward Joshua Kayode has signed a one-year contract extension with the League One club.

The 25-year-old's new deal contains the option of a further year that would keep him at the club until 2027.

Kayode spent the first part of last season on loan at Shrewsbury Town before returning to his parent club and making 12 appearances.

"JJ has all the attributes to be a really important player for us," Rotherham manager Matt Hamshaw told the club website., external

"He's got the athleticism and the natural ability to have a big impact in League One and it's now up to myself and the coaching staff to help him to re-discover that."

Rotherham begin the new League One campaign at home to newly-promoted Port Vale on Saturday, 2 August.

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Former Rotherham United forward Jonson Clarke-Harris and ex-Sheffield Wednesday winger Mallik Wilks have both joined Turkish second-tier side Pendikspor on two-year deals.

Clarke-Harris, 30, left the Millers, external earlier this month by mutual consent, having scored eight goals in 33 games during his second spell with the club.

Wilks, 26, spent last season on loan with Rotherham, where he scored 10 goals in 45 appearances for the club.

He moves to Turkey having been released by the Owls, external this summer after making 42 appearances in all competitions since joining in 2022.

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Rotherham have signed Celtic centre-back Lenny Agbaire on a three-year contract.

The 20-year-old leaves Celtic Park without making a first-team appearance, but he played 16 times on loan at Ayr United as they reached the Scottish Championship play-offs last season.

That loan move came after he played a key role in Celtic's triumph in the Scottish FA Youth Cup in 2023.

Agbaire came through the youth system at Celtic and the Millers included him their team for a friendly match at Harrogate Town on Tuesday.

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Rotherham have signed Manchester United midfielder Dan Gore on a season-long loan deal.

The 20-year-old ended last season on loan with the Millers but injuries restricted him to just three appearances.

The England Under-20 international has played twice for the Red Devils.

Rotherham start the League One season with a home game against Port Vale, another of Gore's former loan sides, on Saturday, 2 August.

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Rotherham United have signed midfielder Dru Yearwood from US side Nashville SC.

The 25-year-old began his career with Southend United before joining Brentford in 2019.

He moved to the USA a season later to join MLS side New York Red Bulls before signing for Nashville SC.

A trial at the Millers saw him feature in friendly games against Bromley and Harrogate Town and he has now signed a one-year deal with the option of a further year.

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Rotherham United have signed former Barnsley midfielder Josh Benson on a one-year deal following a successful trial.

The 25-year-old was a free agent after leaving the Tykes after four years at the end of last season.

He could make his competitive debut for the Millers in their League One season-opener at home to Port Vale on Saturday, 2 August.

"Pre-season has been good, the boys are looking sharp and I can't wait for the season to get going," he told the club website., external

The deal for the ex-Burnley man also includes the option of an additional year in the club's favour.

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Rotherham have signed defender Denzel Hall from Dutch side Heerenveen for an undisclosed fee.

The 24-year-old full-back has signed a three-year contract with the Millers and is their eighth signing this summer.

He said, external: "My agent said there was interest a few weeks ago and very quickly it came together.

"I felt at home straight away, this is the first time I have played in a different country and I can't wait to get started.

"I have a lot of friends who play in England. I am a fast and aggressive defender who likes to join in the attack and tries to be calm on the ball."

Rotherham begin their League One season against Port Vale on Saturday, 2 August.

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Rotherham United have signed Ar'Jany Martha from Belgium top-flight club Beerschot for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.

The 21-year-old left-sided player, who can be deployed as a defender or as a midfielder, becomes the Millers ninth summer signing.

He is the second Rotterdam-born player to arrive in the past week following the arrival of defender Denzel Hall from Heerenveen.

Martha began his career in the Sparta Rotterdam youth academy before moving to Dutch giants Ajax where he made 12 appearances in all competitions, including two appearances in the Europa League.

He has five caps for Curacao since making his international debut under boss Dick Advocaat last year.

"When I spoke to the coach [Matt Hamshaw], I felt great talking to him and I was sold," Martha told the club website., external

"I am very excited to play in England because football lives here".

Rotherham kick off their League One campaign at home to Port Vale on Saturday.

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Rotherham United have signed Everton forward Martin Sherif, external on a season-long loan.

The 19-year-old is yet to make a senior appearance for the Toffees.

Sherif scored 21 goals in 48 appearances in the U18 Premier League, and also has five goals in Premier League 2 for Everton U21s.

The move is subject to Premier League, EFL and FA ratification.

Rotherham are next in action against Wigan Athletic in League One on Saturday.