Carlisle United sign Sheffield United midfielder Harrison Neal and Crystal Palace's Sean Grehan

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Image caption, Harrison Neal's most recent senior appearance came in Stevenage's FA Cup win against Port Vale on 12 December

Carlisle United have signed midfielder Harrison Neal from Premier League side Sheffield United as well as Crystal Palace defender Sean Grehan on loan.

Neal, 22, came through the Blades academy and joins on a deal until the end of the 2025-26 season.

Grehan, 19, is yet to make a senior appearance for the Eagles since joining from Bohemians in 2022.

Meanwhile, Luke Armstrong has officially joined the Cumbrians from Harrogate Town after a deal was agreed.

The 27-year-old links up with Carlisle for an undisclosed fee until the summer of 2027.

Also on Thursday, striker Luke Plange, 21, has returned to parent club Crystal Palace after scoring twice in 26 appearances during his half-season on loan with the club.

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