Fraser Horsfall: Stockport sign Northampton defender as Will Collar agrees new deal

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Image caption, Fraser Horsfall made 45 league appearances for Northampton last season, scoring nine goals

Stockport County have signed Northampton Town defender Fraser Horsfall and agreed a new three-year deal with midfielder Will Collar.

Horsfall, 25, arrives on a free transfer and has also agreed a three-year contract.

"Over the past couple of seasons he's established himself as statistically the most dominant defender in League Two," said boss Dave Challinor.

Collar has scored 10 goals in 54 games since joining from Hamilton Academical.

He helped County win promotion to the English Football League as National League champions last season.

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Image caption, Will Collar was part of the Stockport side which won the National League last season

"For him to commit his long-term future to the club is huge," Challinor

"I really believe there is more to come from him and that he can play a big part in the club's journey over the next three years.

"His combination in that midfield area last season was huge in terms of our identity and the step up into the EFL is one we all think he'll take in his stride. We are all looking for another big contribution from him."