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Stockport County have signed teenage forward Nathan Lowe on a season-long loan from Stoke City.

Lowe, 19, spent the first half of last season on loan at Walsall, scoring 15 times in 22 League Two appearances to help propel the Saddlers to the top of the table before he was recalled by Stoke in January.

He scored on his first game back for the Potters in the 1-1 draw at West Bromwich Albion and made 10 Championship appearances during the 2024-25 campaign.

"I'm delighted to be able to welcome Nathan to the club," Stockport boss Dave Challinor told the club website., external

"It's safe to say we've had to be patient on this one, but that has now paid off, and we've secured one of the most sought-after signatures for League One clubs this summer."

Despite only spending half of the season in the fourth tier, Lowe was named League Two Young Player of the Year for 2024-25.

He is Stockport's sixth signing of the summer window and has been given the number 9 shirt for the upcoming season.

Stockport will kick off their League One campaign at home to Bolton Wanderers on Sunday [12:00 BST].

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Stockport County have signed Owen Dodgson from Burnley on a season-long loan, with a view to a permanent move next summer.

The 22-year-old left-sided player, who can be deployed as either a defender or as a wide midfielder, spent the second half of last season on loan at Burton Albion.

He was an ever-present in the side as the Brewers preserved their League One status in the penultimate match of the season.

Dodgson, who is yet to make his senior debut for Burnley, becomes the Hatters' seventh signing of the summer and is available to make his debut against Bolton Wanderers at Edgeley Park on Sunday.

"We are delighted to welcome Owen to the club. He's a player that has been on our radar for some time," County boss Dave Challinor told the club website., external

"Hopefully now he can find a long-term home where he can settle, develop and really kick-start his career. He arrives in decent shape fitness-wise and is available to be involved immediately for us."

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Stockport County have signed experienced left-back Danny Andrew on a one-month contract.

The 34-year-old was released by Cambridge United at the end of his contract earlier this summer and has joined Dave Challinor's squad after impressing the manager as a triallist in a pre-season friendly with Salford City.

Andrew has played 570 games in a 17-year career, his longest stay being four seasons at Fleetwood Town from 2019 to 2023 - his second spell at Highbury.

Stockport are short of left-back cover after Ibou Touray joined Bradford and Ryan Rydel departed for Exeter on loan, while the only incoming replacement so far has been Tayo Edun, who is facing a "prolonged spell" out with injury.

Challinor told the club website, external: "He comes at an important time, and we feel his experience, leadership and adaptability of playing in different positions at this level will be really important over this period.

"The short-term nature of the deal suits everyone at present and we'll assess things over the period."

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Stockport County have signed Norwich City defender Brad Hills for an undisclosed fee on a five-year deal.

The 21-year-old ended last season on loan at the Hatters and made 18 appearances in all competitions as they finished third.

He could go straight into the squad to face Leyton Orient, who knocked Stockport out of the play-offs in May, on Saturday.

"I don't need to tell our supporters what Brad will bring to our group, as he showed that in his time with us previously, but it's great now to have him as our player," boss Dave Challinor told the club website, external.