What happened: Miguel Azeez has joined Carlisle United on a two-year contract, with the club paying Morecambe an undisclosed fee for the 23-year-old midfielder. He becomes the first playing signing of the Rob Elliot era at Brunton Park. Azeez came through Arsenal's academy from the age of five but managed only a single senior appearance for the club.

Why it matters: The move continues a rebuild for a player once regarded as one of Arsenal's most technically gifted academy midfielders, tipped as a deep-lying playmaker in the mould of Sergio Busquets. After leaving the Gunners permanently in 2024, he has bounced between Spain, Greece and the English lower leagues searching for a settled home. For Carlisle, landing a player with that pedigree signals intent as the club looks to build under new leadership.

What to watch: Watch whether Azeez can finally string together consistent minutes and anchor Carlisle's midfield in the coming campaign.