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Barnet's plans for their return to League Two next season have continued to take shape after they released their retained list.

The National League champions, who announced manager Dean Brennan's new three-year deal on Saturday, have confirmed experienced Ben Coker will leave the club along with fellow defenders Reece Hall-Johnson and Richard Nartey and midfielder Harry Chapman.

Barnet have taken up options to keep their two top scorers, 18-goal Callum Stead and midfielder Mark Shelton, who netted 12 times, plus midfield pair Anthony Hartigan and Zak Brunt.

New deals have been offered to Idris Kanu, plus defenders Danny Collinge and Adebola Oluwo.

And the club are in talks over fresh terms with goalkeeper Giosue Bellagambi, defender Jordan Cropper and midfielder Billy Clifford.

Defender Joe Kizzi, midfielder Jermaine Francis and attacker Finley Wilkinson are all available for transfer.

Meanwhile, on-loan goalkeeper Owen Evans and forward Dom Telford will return to parent clubs Cheltenham Town and Barrow.

In a message to those leaving after being part of his title-winning squad, manager Brennan said: "I'd like to thank you all for what you have achieved this season. 102 points is an incredible feat and you all played a part in getting there.

"You are all legends of the club and will always be welcome."

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Barnet defender Danny Collinge has signed a new contract with the north London club.

The 27-year-old made 30 appearances for the Bees last season as they won the National League title with 102 points.

Collinge moved to The Hive in 2022 and has played 106 times for the club, scoring 14 goals.

"Danny's one of the longest serving players and I'm delighted to get him to sign and commit to Barnet," manager Dean Brennan told the club website., external

"He's led by example since he's come here three years ago and it's great news for the club.

"He's shown us amazing loyalty and has been a huge part of turning our football club around from being a team near the bottom to creating success."

Collinge scored four times last season as the Bees secured promotion to League Two after seven years playing in the National League.

Barnet have not disclosed the length of Collinge's new deal.

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Barnet have signed free-agent midfielder Emmanuel Osadebe ahead of their return to League Two.

The 28-year-old was released by Forest Green Rovers at the end of the season having helped them reach the National League play-off semi-finals.

He has previously played in the English Football League for clubs including Gillingham, Cambridge United, Macclesfield and Walsall.

He played 61 league games for Forest Green after joining them from Bradford City in January 2024.

Osadebe becomes the fourth new player to join Dean Brennan's squad since the Bees won the National League title.

"Manny's a super athletic lad and ticks a lot of boxes for us in that department with his power and his build," Brennan said.

"Not just that; he's got good technical ability and we believe we can help him be a better player. We believe we can help him score more goals and add that to his game.

"He bought into our philosophy and our mindset. We think he's going to be a real asset for us. We think he's going to be a strong player for the group."

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Barnet have signed striker Oliver Hawkins as their fifth addition of the summer transfer window.

The 33-year-old was most recently at League Two side Gillingham.

Hawkins made 96 appearances at Portsmouth, where he scored 18 goals, and has also played for Ipswich and Mansfield.

"I feel like I've got a lot to bring," Hawkins told Barnet's website.

"I've still got a lot to prove after my last two seasons when I was probably quieter than I should have been.

"I've got a season or two left in me to score some goals and really do well for a team.

"There's a lot of emotion in this sport and sometimes an older head is good to have around."

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Barnet have signed defender Romoney Crichlow from Bradford City.

The 26-year-old rejoined the Bantams on a short-term contract in February and made 10 appearances as the club earned promotion to League One, scoring one goal.

Barnet won the National League title with 102 points and have already signed five players ahead of their return to the English Football League.

"When I had the presentation with the gaffer and the rest of the staff, the way they envisioned me playing in that system, it was a no brainer really," Crichlow told the club's website., external

Barnet have not revealed the length of the contract.

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Barnet have signed midfielder Scott High following his release from Huddersfield Town.

The 24-year-old made 50 appearances for the Terriers but spent much of the past two seasons on loan at Irish club Dundalk and then Halifax Town.

High follows the signings of Emmanuel Osadebe, Oliver Hawkins and Romoney Crichlow ahead of the Bees' return to League Two.

"There was quite a bit of interest from Dean [Brennan, Barnet manager] and the staff here early in the summer," High told the club's website, external.

"I thought Dean and the staff showed quite lot of love towards me, so it was a no-brainer in the end.

"The league's very tough but the squad that the gaffer's putting together looks really challenging, so hopefully we can do the best we can and push up that table".

Barnet did not state the length of the contract.

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Barnet have signed goalkeeper Owen Evans on a permanent deal after his release by Cheltenham Town.

The 28-year-old joined the Bees on loan from Cheltenham in January and conceded just seven goals in 18 games as he helped the club win the National League.

The Welshman has played for 10 clubs in his career including spells at Walsall, Macclesfield Town and Wigan Athletic.

"The last four months of the season couldn't have gone any better, so to come back and it properly in the league now – it's really good," he said.

"I think we have the ability and the team cohesion to do really well in this league.

"I think we can really push, I think we'll surprise a lot of teams, and that's my ambition – to continue the upward trajectory of this club."

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Barnet have signed former Stevenage wing-back Kane Smith on a free transfer.

The 29-year-old spent the past three seasons with Boro, making 67 appearances and scoring one goal.

He was part of the side that won promotion to League One in 2022-23 after joining following five years with Boreham Wood.

"Kane is a player I've admired from afar for a long time, constantly on my list as a manager," Barnet boss Dean Brennan told the club website.

"He gives us lots of quality, a fantastic crosser of the ball, and a great enthusiasm and understanding of the game.

"He gives us competition in the wing-back areas so we're delighted he's decided to join us."

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Barnet have signed former St Mirren midfielder Dennis Adeniran on a free transfer.

The 26-year-old ex-Fulham and Everton youngster played eight times for the Scottish top-flight side last season.

He moved to Scotland from Israeli side Hapoel Petah Tikva and has also had stints at Wycombe Wanderers and Sheffield Wednesday.

"I'd say I'm dynamic, good with the ball, I can see a pass and I'm just determined," Adeniran told the Barnet website., external

"My personal ambition is to get as many games as I can, obviously help the club get back-to-back promotions and just enjoy football."

National League champions Barnet are preparing for their first English Football League campaign in seven years.

The Bees have not disclosed the length of Adeniran's deal at The Hive.

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Barnet have signed forward Joe Hugill from Manchester United on a season-long loan.

The 21-year-old joins the League Two Bees after spells on loan at Altrincham, Burton Albion, Wigan and most recently Carlisle United.

Barnet manager Dean Brennan likened Hugill to Jamie Vardy in playing style and told the club website he hopes he makes a big impact in the fourth tier.

"We've been after this type of player for a long time. Even though he's tall, his movements and attributes are all in behind," Brennan told the club website., external

"He's got pace, excellent finisher, very dynamic – we want him to look down the barrel of the goal. He's such an exciting player, he's like a Jamie Vardy or Michael Owen type."

The Durham-born forward, who came through the youth system at Old Trafford alongside Kobbie Mainoo, Amad Diallo and Alejandro Garnacho, has made nine appearances for United's under-21 side.