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Grimsby Town midfielder Evan Khouri has extended his deal until the end of the 2025-26 season.

The 20-year-old made his Mariners against Morecambe in September 2020 at the age of 17.

The former West Ham trainee, who is currently out with an ankle injury, made 22 appearances last season.

"To get the backing of the gaffer with being offered this deal is great and really important to have that security as well," he told BBC Radio Humberside.

"I've got to prove to the gaffer that I'm better than whoever he brings in and I'm worth a starting place.

"I'm just hoping to build as a person and a character on and off the field and play as many games as possible."

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Grimsby Town have signed Blackpool defender Doug Tharme for an undisclosed fee, and taken Hull midfielder Harry Wood and Coventry striker Jordan Obikwu on loan until the end of the season.

Tharme, 24, has signed a contract until the end of the 2025-26 season.

Wood, 21, spent time with League of Ireland side Shelbourne in 2023, while Obikwu, 19, is yet to make his professional debut.

All three could feature against Notts County in League Two on Saturday.

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Grimsby Town have signed midfielder Curtis Thompson from Cheltenham Town and Portsmouth defender Denver Hume on free transfers.

The Mariners have also recruited full-back Liam Smith, 27, from Cheltenham on loan until the end of the season.

Thompson, 30, who played 22 games for the Robins this season, has signed an 18-month deal.

Hume, 25, has joined until the end of the season following his release from Pompey, where he played 31 games.

Hume began his professional career at Sunderland, playing 84 games and scoring three goals for the Black Cats before moving to Portsmouth in January 2022.

Thompson began his career with Leicester City and had spells at Notts County, Lincoln City and Wycombe Wanderers, amassing 282 appearances in all.

Smith had played 15 times for Cheltenham after moving south last summer from relegated Scottish Premiership side Dundee United, where he had played more than 100 games.

The Mariners have had a busy window, with Blackpool defender Doug Tharme signed for an undisclosed fee and Hull midfielder Harry Wood and Coventry striker Jordan Obikwu arriving on loan until the end of the season.

Most recently, Kamil Conteh joined on a permanent basis from Bristol Rovers as manager David Artell looks to keep the club away from relegation trouble in the fourth tier.

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Gavan Holohan and Abo Eisa head a list of 11 players set to leave Grimsby Town this summer.

Holohan, 32, had the most assists this season, while Eisa, with nine goals, was second top scorer behind Danny Rose.

Midfielder Kieran Green has been given an extended contract, with 12 other players retained from last season by head coach David Artell.

Discussions remain ongoing with a trio of players - Harry Clifton, Denver Hume and Callum Ainley - over new deals.

The Mariners finished 21st in League Two, just seven points clear of relegation.

Signed from Hartlepool United in March 2022, Holohan made 12 appearances that season as Grimsby climbed back into the EFL via the National League play-offs at Wembley.

Since then, he played 95 times, scoring 12 goals, with his last game coming in the 2-0 win over Swindon Town that secured Grimsby's place in League Two for another season.

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Grimsby Town have signed defender Tyrell Warren following the expiry of his contract at Barrow.

Warren spent two years at Barrow and played 18 times for the Bluebirds last season, scoring twice.

The 25-year-old full-back, a graduate of Manchester United's academy, is the Mariners' first signing of the summer.

“We’re delighted, we’ve moved quickly to get it done," Mariners boss David Artell told the club website., external

"He’s got an impressive pedigree coming through Manchester United, he’s now found his feet in professional football and done well under Pete (Wild) at Barrow.

“We feel as though there’s even more to come, so we’re looking forward to developing him and making even better than he already is, we’re really excited.”

Grimsby narrowly avoided relegation from the Football League last season, finishing 21st in League Two.

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Grimsby Town have signed Lincoln City goalkeeper Jordan Wright for an undisclosed fee on a two-year deal.

The 25-year-old made 20 league appearances in one and a half seasons with the League One Imps after joining from Nottingham Forest in January 2022.

“He’s an excellent shot-stopper and a commanding presence," boss Dave Artell told the club website., external

“He’s got good experience at a level and now he needs to play regularly over an extended period of time, so he’s now got a different challenge ahead of him.

Wright is Grimsby's second signing of the summer following the arrival of defender Tyrell Warren from Barrow.

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Grimsby Town have signed left-back Matty Carson on a two-year deal after he was released by League One side Reading.

The 21-year-old, who was on the books at Burnley as a teenager before moving on to Accrington Stanley, featured 17 times in all competitions for the Royals last season.

Grimsby head coach David Artell praised the defender for having "a real growth mindset".

"He's got some unbelievable attributes, especially in an attacking sense," Artell told the club website.

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Grimsby Town have signed Derry City defender Cameron McJannet for an undisclosed fee on a two-year deal.

The 25-year-old Englishman joined the Candy Stripes from Stoke City in 2020 and made 142 appearances.

“I’m absolutely buzzing, when I first heard about it, I was excited by the possibility,” he told the club website., external

“The gaffer likes the look of what I can do on the pitch, defending and being good on the ball, hopefully I can bring that to the table.”

McJannet is the Mariners' fourth signing of the summer, following left-back Matty Carson, goalkeeper Jordan Wright and defender Tyrell Warren.

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Callum Ainley and Denver Hume have signed new one-year contracts at Grimsby Town.

Midfielder Ainley, 26, joined from Crewe Alexandra last summer, making just seven appearances due "an extended period" on the sidelines.

Hume, a 25-year-old defender, joined from Portsmouth in January and made 16 appearances.

“It’s a fresh start, I’ve got a year now to really show people here what I can do," Ainley said.

"I feel like I owe the club something with the support they gave me last year and helping me get through the toughest time of my career and personal life."

Hume added: "I really enjoyed my time here during the second half of last season, so I’m delighted to get it sorted and I’m looking forward to the new season."

Grimsby finished 21st in League Two last season and they begin their new campaign with a trip to Fleetwood Town.

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Grimsby Town have signed former Swindon Town midfielder George McEachran on a two-year deal.

The 23-year-old was released by the Robins earlier this summer after making 42 appearances in all competitions in 2023-24.

McEachran came through Chelsea's academy and was part of the England team that won the Under-17 World Cup in 2017.

"George is a technically terrific player. (Head of recruitment) Joe Hutchinson had him with the England U17s and told me all about his character, which is important," boss Dave Artell told the club website.