Witton Albion has secured a season-long loan for 18-year-old central defender Joel Bailey from Altrincham, who aims to enhance his development through competitive play at the NPL Division One West club. Altrincham manager Phil Parkinson expressed confidence in the loan's potential to prepare Bailey for future opportunities with the first team. Meanwhile, West Bromwich Albion has strengthened its squad by signing left-back Gianluca Frabotta from Juventus on a three-year deal and winger Lewis Dobbin on a season-long loan from Aston Villa. Both players are looking to make an impact in the Championship, with Dobbin eager to gain first-team experience and Frabotta motivated for a long-term role in English football. West Brom's manager Carlos Corberan is targeting promotion to the Premier League after a near miss last season.