Watkins, 21, sparkled for the Grecians last season, scoring 16 goals in all competitions as Paul Tisdale’s men reached the League Two play-off final.
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Mansfield boss Evans confirms bid turned down for striker
Mansfield manager Steve Evans says the club have been rebuffed in their attempts to sign a prolific striker ahead of the upcoming season.
Cheltenham Town complete signing of non-league star Eisa
The exciting 22-year-old forward player has spent the last two seasons in the Ryman League with Greenwich Borough, where he scored 57 goals, and has earned a deal with the Robins after impressing while on trial.
Derby matches form basis of 2017-18 Checkatrade Trophy
16 four-team groups have been drawn, currently made up of three League One and Two teams, before the invited under-21 sides are brought into the competition on July 12.
Bristol City look at signing Wycombe defender Pierre
The 24-year-old centre-back saw his contract at Adams Park expire at the end of last season, and was offered “improved terms” to stay with the League Two side, but he is yet to agree a new deal.
Yeovil sign Bailey to complete midfield ‘jigsaw’
Yeovil have completed the signing of experienced midfielder James Bailey after he rejected a new contract at former club Carlisle United.
Grant came close to Exeter stay before Plymouth move
Joel Grant says he came very close to staying with former club Exeter City before joining their Devon rivals Plymouth Argyle last month.
Cheltenham make fifth summer signing as Forster arrives
The 23-year-old, who is comfortable at right-back or in the heart of the defence, has signed a two-year deal with the Robins.
Exeter City re-sign club legend Moxey
Exeter City legend Dean Moxey has returned to the club following eight years away from St James’s Park.
“There’s a feel good factor” – Thompson delighted at Pompey move
Portsmouth have completed their first signing since being promoted to League One with the arrival of defender Nathan Thompson.
Joe Davis becomes Port Vale’s fourth summer signing
The 23-year-old was still under contract with Fleetwood heading into the upcoming season, but negotiated his release to re-join his boyhood club.
Ameobi agrees new deal with Notts County
The 35-year-old, who joined the Magpies in February as a free agent, played a huge role under former Newcastle teammate Kevin Nolan, scoring four goals in 17 appearances as the side comfortably avoided relegation.
Cheltenham’s Johnson could turn to Flatt in hunt for ‘keeper
Goalkeeper Jon Flatt, a member of Cheltenham’s National League winning squad in 2016, could be set for a second spell with the club.
Newport to play away for three weeks while pitch is installed
Newport County will only play away from home for the first three weeks of the upcoming season.
Crewe consider move for Wes Brown
League Two side Crewe are considering a move for former Manchester United and Sunderland defender Wes Brown.
Carlisle closing in on first summer signings
Carlisle are closing in on their first signings of the summer, according to financial director Suzanne Kidd.
Mansfield name Exeter’s Olejnik as 12th summer signing
The 30-year-old shot-stopper was released by the Grecians after they admitted they couldn’t warrant having three goalkeepers on their wage bill, and becomes the 12th player to join Steve Evans’ side since the end of the season.
Darren Fletcher among new members of Notts County board
BBC radio presenter and BT Sport commentator Darren Fletcher is one of six new appointments on Notts County’s board of directors.
Swindon appoint former Bury boss Flitcroft as new boss
The 43-year-old succeeds Luke Williams, who was sacked at the beginning of May, after the Robins were relegated from League One following a penultimate day defeat to Scunthorpe United.
Exeter release Olejnik but hope to offer ‘keeper new contract
The 30-year-old shot-stopper made 23 appearances for the Grecians last season as they just missed out on promotion after a heartbreaking defeat to Blackpool in the play-off final.
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