Transfer news from the North East
Follow the latest signings for Newcastle United, Sunderland AFC, Middlesbrough FC, Hartlepool United and York City.
McCombe parts company with York City
York City have confirmed that defender John McCombe has left the club by mutual consent.
The 30-year-old arrived at Bootham Crescent on a two-and-a-half-year deal in January 2014 after being released from League Two side Mansfield Town.
The central defender went on to play an integral part in the team which reached the League Two play-offs in 2014.
McCombe made 61 appearances for the Minstermen, scoring four goals.
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Marseille bring Sunderland striker Fletcher in on loan
Marseille have completed the loan signing of Sunderland's Scottish international striker Steven Fletcher
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Newcastle sign striker Doumbia on loan
Newcastle United have signed Ivory Coast striker Seydou Doumbia on loan until the end of the season
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Hartlepool reunion for striker James
Hartlepool United have re-signed former Pools striker Luke James on loan from League One side Peterborough United