It’s only October, but the transfer window for club cricket’s Premier Leagues is already alive and swinging with almost double the number of signings announced this time last year. This edition of the Premier League Transfer Watch reveals that while most players are still searching for their whites in the airing cupboard, a handful of clubs have wasted no time in reshaping for 2026 — with early overseas signings, returning pros, and a few eyebrow-raising switches between rivals.
Let’s take a look around the leagues and pick out the early movers, re-signers, and rebuilders on our Premier League Transfer Watch.
North East Premier League: Newcastle Mean Business
No one’s been busier than Newcastle, who look intent on building something serious. Arthur Wilcox joins from Downham Stow, Harry Lumsden crosses from Burnopfield, while Andrew Doig and Gavin Paton make the trip from South North. Add in Faizal Ghumann from Tynemouth and you’ve got a side that’s quietly assembling half the North East.
Benwell Hill are no slouches either — signing Toby Barton and Sam Jenkins from Sussex Premier outfit Middleton and Horsham respectively, plus picking up Mark Watson from Chester-le-Street. That’s a strong statement of intent after a steady 2024.
Meanwhile, Burnmoor have nicked Callum Harding and Robbie Bowman from Benwell Hill and Tynemouth, keeping that familiar North East merry-go-round spinning.
Bradford Premier League: Jer Lane Loading Up
Jer Lane are stockpiling talent like it’s 2020 all over again. Bilal Hamid and Mohammed Abbass arrive from Bankfoot, Khalil Ahmed switches from Rastrick, and Umar Yaqoob joins from Hoylandswaine. That’s three clubs raided in one window — the sort of squad depth that screams ambition.
Farsley, meanwhile, have been quietly sharp in the market. Danish Hussain signs from Undercliffe, Shabhan Raheem moves from Hoylandswaine, and Kyme Tahirkheli crosses from Bradford & Bingley. That’s three solid local signings without spending half the winter on visa paperwork.
Lancashire Leagues: Familiar Names, Fresh Shirts
There’s been plenty of early movement across the red rose leagues too. Ramsbottom have snapped up Matt Griffin from Haslingden and overseas pro Chirag Khurana, while Clitheroe have added South African Diego Rosier and Colne’s Saud Ahmed.
At Barrow, new pro Hardus Coetzer arrives alongside Millom’s Dec Tyson as they shape up for Northern Premier League 2. Expect a few more in the coming weeks — that region rarely stays quiet for long.
Nelson also add some top-end experience with Tyler McGladdery from Northern, while Lowerhouse will again be led by their long-time overseas favourite Daniel Salpietro, who’s re-signed for another go.
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Sussex Premier League: Re-signings and Continuity
Down south, stability seems to be the theme. Haywards Heath, Ifield, and Three Bridges have all confirmed their overseas re-signings (Umar Amin, Raminda Wijesooriya, and Luke Bridges respectively), while Horsham lose Sam Jenkins to Benwell Hill. Expect more churn later in the winter as the overseas market wakes up.
Cornwall & Beyond: The Overseas Queue Forms Early
Cornwall’s usual conveyor belt of overseas arrivals has already started. St Austell have re-secured Thevindu Dickwella, Grampound Road bring back Ravindra Karunaratne, and Werrington have gone big — signing Sri Lankan Thulina Dilshan again and adding Paul Smith from Castle Bromwich.
There’s movement in the East too, with Mildenhall keeping IPL veteran KC Cariappa, while Brentwood have picked up the impressive speedster Joe Carson from Billericay in the Essex Premier.
Midlands & Elsewhere: Quiet, for Now
It’s been a slower start in the Midlands, though Shepshed have landed Rugby’s Kyle Taylor and Hucknall add Greg Willows from Sileby Town. Lutterworth look to have pulled off a coup with Usman Salahuddin, one of the most recognisable overseas names so far.
Further north, Seaham Park have recruited Myles Price from Darlington RA, and Horwich RMI welcome Will Shuttleworth from Eagley. There’s also an interesting one brewing at York — Nathan Johnson joins from Hull Zingari, strengthening an already stacked squad.
What It All Means
It’s still early, but some patterns are clear. Newcastle are building a squad that looks determined to challenge. Jer Lane have gone full shopping spree beating the rest to it again. Ramsbottom and Clitheroe are ensuring the Lancashire League stays star-studded. And the usual flood of overseas re-signings suggests plenty of clubs see value in familiarity after warm & dry summer of runs & wickets!
Expect the next wave of moves once the early starters get indoors for pre-season training, and clubs figure out who’s actually moving counties for work, who’s “taking a break,” and who’s suddenly “back for one more year.”
For now, consider this the early sketch of the 2025 Premier League landscape, and possibly the calm before the storm to come on Premier League Transfer Watch!
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