Aboubacar Gassama, a recent Rennes U23s captain, joins from Armenian club Ararat Yereven. The Frenchman has been training with Marine for four weeks and the club have now finally received international clearance for the defender.

Marine have also signed midfielder Max Broughton and striker Daniel Hawkins on a month's loan from Salford City, who have given the duo permission to play for Marine in the FA Cup.

Marine Manager Neil Young commented;

"We have said since the start of the season that the squad would need to be strengthened in certain areas to ensure continued improvement and competition for places. The boys coming in are keen to come in, play a part and do well."

One player to depart the MTA is goalkeeper Morgan Bacon who has been released and subsequently joined Kendal Town. We wish Morgan well in his future career.