Rochdale sign South Shields midfielder Jenkins

Rochdale have signed midfielder Will Jenkins from National League North side South Shields for an undisclosed fee, on a two-year deal.

The 24-year-old previously played under head coach Ian Watson and assistant Carl Magnay at South Shields and featured in every league match, scoring eight goals.

Jenkins came through the north-east club’s’ youth setup, having joined them at 15 years old, and previously had spells on loan with Dunston UTS and Morpeth Town.

“I worked under Ian and Carl for a full season, and I played my best football under them. When I got the phone call to say it was a possibility, it was a no-brainer for me,” he said.

Rochdale start the new season with a Carabao Cup tie at Trankere Rovers on 1 August.