Carlisle United have completed the signing of a second midfielder in the shape of 23-year-old Harvey Bunker.
Portsmouth-born Bunker is set to make the permanent move to Brunton Park when his contract at Forest Green Rovers expire at the end of the month.
Carlisle manager Rob Elliot wanted to move quickly in view of strong interest from other National League clubs.
Bunker signed his first professional contract in July 2020 at the age of 17 after joining Forest Green as a youngster.
During his time with the club, he made 149 senior appearances and scored 11 goals, despite operating primarily at the base of midfield.
Alongside his development at The Green, he gained valuable first-team experience through a number of loan spells at Chippenham Town (12 games), Weymouth (6) and Scunthorpe United (7).
Elliot said: “Harvey is an exciting young player. He has had experience in higher divisions in League One and League Two, and obviously knows the National League well.
“I still think the best is yet to come from him. He can play in a couple of positions in midfield and at the back. I think he’s someone who brings great physicality and technicality.
“He’s a great lad. He wants to be here. I feel like he sets the right tone in terms of young, aggressive players who want to get better personally, and at Carlisle.”
Bunker has agreed a two-year deal with the Blues.
