Basford United bring in promising midfielder

13 Mar 2024 By James Gordon

Basford United have announced the signing of young midfielder Jordan Fankwe following his departure from Salford City.

Fankwe joined the Ammies last summer following a six-month stint at Championship side Watford as part of their academy setup.

The 21-year-old linked up with Salford's B team on a one-year deal and featured for the club in pre-season, but recently left the League Two strugglers to pursue other opportunities.

Earlier in his career, Fankwe spent five years at Nottingham Forest and established himself as a tough-tackling midfielder while coming through the ranks.

He joins a Basford side currently sat 18th in the Northern Premier League and outside of the relegation zone on goal difference alone.

Fankwe becomes the Lions' second arrival in a matter of days, with young Sheffield United defender Jack Waldron recently arriving on a work experience loan until the end of the season.

Photo credit: Salford City

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