FORMER Swindon Town striker Nile Ranger has been handed a ‘last-chance saloon’, according to Southend United manager Phil Brown after signing a one-month deal with the Shrimpers.

CHAMPIONSHIP side Leeds United have swooped for Oxford United striker Kemar Roofe for a fee thought to be in the region of £3million.

GILLINGHAM have signed midfielder Scott Wagstaff on a two-year deal after the 26-year-old former Charlton Athletic player was released by Bristol City at the end of last term.

Meanwhile, the Gills have also bolstered their ranks by bringing in Millwall midfielder Lee Martin on a two-year contract and Deji Oshilaja from Cardiff on a season-long loan.

TEENAGE striker Joe Quigley has also joined the Kent club, having signed on loan from Premier League side Bournemouth until January.

SCUNTHORPE United have made their third summer signing as American-born Duane Holmes signed a two-year contract following his release from Huddersfield.

The 21-year-old joins Bradford winger Josh Morris and Walsall midfielder Sam Mantom at Glanford Park.

BRISTOL Rovers have added forward Luke James to their ranks after signing the 21-year-old on a season-long loan from Peterborough United.

SAM Ricketts, who spent a spell at the County Ground two season ago, has signed a new one-year deal with Coventry City, while striker Marcus Tudgay has also extended his stay at the Ricoh after signing a new one-year deal.

NEW Port Vale manager Bruno Ribeiro has been busy in the transfer window after taking his tally of signings to eight in as many days.

He has brought in three players from his native Portugal - midfielder Paulo Tavares, 30, defender Kiko and striker Carlos Saleiro, also 30, have all signed two-year deals in the Potteries.

BOLTON Wanderers have signed forward Jamie Proctor following the expiration of his contract with Bradford City.

OLDHAM Athletic look set to appoint Motherwell and Northern Ireland assistant manager Stephen Robinson as their new manager.