Roberts and Baldwin join new clubs as Wheatley lines up loan switch

The 25-year-old, who joined Northampton as a nine-year-old and departed in 2021, made the decision to leave Brackley Town earlier in the summer – and he has now moved to Andy Peaks’ Tamworth.

"I'd describe myself as an exciting player,” said Roberts after signing. “I love attacking and creating chances, I hope to get the fans off their seats and help contribute to wins for this club. It's been exciting times recently at Tamworth and I'm so excited to join at this time.”

Peaks added: "Morgan is someone I've known for a long time and is a player that I have wanted to work with again ever since having him on loan with me at AFC Rushden & Diamonds. He is a very creative player and no doubt someone that will add new quality to our team. I'm glad we have him with us this season!"

Baldwin heads to non-league

Former Cobblers defender Jack Baldwin has joined National League side Hornchurch after leaving Colchester. Baldwin has made over 280 appearances in the EFL and his previous clubs include Hartlepool United, Peterborough United, Sunderland, Bristol Rovers and Ross County. The club claim they ‘fought off EFL and National League competition’ to secure his signature.

“I’m really excited to join the club,” said the centre-back. “After sitting down with the manager and Anton, I loved his energy and his ambitions for the season ahead and beyond. I’m looking forward to meeting the squad and getting going.”

Manager Daryl McMahon said: “Jack is a great addition to the football club. You’ve only got to look at his CV and the levels he’s played at, the teams he’s played for. He’s had a fantastic career and he’s hungry to get back to down from where he’s from with us and play some football, and help us improve us as a team. We see him as someone who can help us improve on and off the pitch.

“He’s a leader, he’s a good talker, a good organiser as well as being a good footballer and a competitive person. We’re delighted to announce him as a new player and we wish him well going into the season.”

Wheatley latest

The 20-year-old Manchester United striker scored three times for Cobblers in the first half of last season before heading to Bradford, where he didn't net once and struggled for game-time. He was linked to Schalke earlier in the summer but could now be heading to the Netherlands instead.

Journalist Pete O’Rouke has reported: “Understand Manchester United forward Ethan Wheatley has held talks with newly promoted Eredivisie side SC Cambuur over a potential loan move. Wheatley is keen on a development loan in Europe and SC Cambuur are keen to persuade him to join them.”