Northampton Town have made their first signings of the transfer window as James Wilson and Nik Tzanev have signed, while defender Manny Monthé has left.
Striker Wilson has joined Northampton after leaving Port Vale, with the 28-year-old signing a one year deal with an option for an extra year at Sixfields.
Goalkeeper Tzanev has joined from AFC Wimbledon, with the 27-year-old New Zealander signing a one year deal.
Meanwhile, defender Monthé has signed for National League outfit Oldham Athletic on a free transfer and leaves after one year with the Cobblers.
Wilson and Tzanev are Northampton’s first two signings ahead of the 2024/25 season, with the club looking to rebuild after losing the likes of Louis Appere, Shaun McWilliams and Sam Sherring in the summer window so far.
The club’s first confirmed signing was Wilson, who will join after leaving Port Vale.
Wilson broke through in the academy at Manchester United, scoring 4 times in first team games for the Premier League giants, while also spending time out on loan with Brighton, Derby, Sheffield United and Aberdeen.
The striker made his Aberdeen loan permanent in 2019, before having a spell at Salford City and then joining Port Vale in 2021. He scored 15 goals as Port Vale won promotion from League Two in the 2021/22 season, and last season, he scored 4 in 31 appearances for the Valiants.
Meanwhile, goalkeeper Tzanev arrives with the Cobblers after a seven year spell with AFC Wimbledon. Tzanev, who has won 2 caps for the New Zealand national team, joined the South Londoners in 2017 after a successful trial.
He made 126 appearances for the club, though lost his place last season, making just two appearances in League Two.
Tzanev arrives after the departure of Louis Moulden, with the goalkeeper who competed with Lee Burge in the second half of last season returning to parent club Wolves.
Northampton have also confirmed the departure of defender Monthé, who leaves after just one season with the club.
The 29-year-old Cameroonian joined Northampton from Walsall a year ago, and made 39 appearances in all competitions for Jon Brady’s side last season, scoring two goals.
Monthé joins the Latics on a free transfer, and has signed a two year contract to move to Boundary Park.