Latest League Two transfer news: Salford target another striker, Mansfield set to make Walsall decision, Swindon midfielder sold | OneFootball

It was an incredibly exciting weekend of action down in League Two.

Whether it was Swindon Town thumping Grimsby Town 5-0 in Charlie Austin’s return, or bottom of the league Gillingham picked up a crucial victory in a relegation six-pointer versus Hartlepool, the fourth tier was as wild as ever.

With that said, we are now just about halfway through the January transfer window that allows clubs in the division to do business.

As such, below, we thought we’d take a look at the latest transfer headlines coming out of the division.

Salford target another forward

After landing Callum Morton from Fleetwood, Salford City are said to be eyeing yet another addition in the forward area.

This time, that forward is Dundee United’s Tony Watt.

Indeed, the Ammies are said to be targeting Watt on a loan deal, as per Alan Nixon via Patreon.

The 29-year-old has four goals in 17 Scottish Premiership appearances so far this season.

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Mansfield set to make decision

In other League Two news, Mansfield Town are set to make a major decision over the future of striker Danny Johnson today.

As per Alan Nixon via Patreon, Nigel Clough’s side will recall the striker today if the two clubs cannot agree on a fee for the player.

Johnson’s loan spell with Walsall is up, but they have the chance to buy him permanently if they can strike a deal.

Johnson has 15 goals in 30 Walsall appearances in all competitions so it is understandable that the Saddlers are doing everything they can to keep hold of him.

Mansfield sign Swindon midfielder

Just breaking this morning is another headline surrounding Mansfield Town, in fact.

The club have gone and signed Louis Reed from Swindon Town for an undisclosed fee.

The 25-year-old was given his Sheffield United debut aged 16 by Clough, who is now in charge at Mansfield.

Clough has explained that Reed has came in as a direct replacement for Anthony Hartigan.