Dover Athletic manager Andy Hessenthaler has been busy in the transfer market signing four new players this afternoon.

Hess has strengthened in all areas of the pitch as he looks to build his squad for the upcoming Vanarama National League season.

First of the new arrivals was former Southend United goalkeeper Josh Bexon, who was plying his trade at Harlow Town for the last year. At 21-years-old Dover have signed a keeper with plenty of potential.

Next to be announced was young striker Louis Collins, who is the son of Micky Collins and last season he was playing for his dad at Sevenoaks Town.

The 19-year-old is making the move to the Crabble from the Isthmian League South East division and was previously on the books of Scunthorpe United.

The third signing of the day for Hess and Dover was former Gillingham midfielder TJ Bramble who came through the youth ranks at the club.

TJ who is an international player having played for Antigua and Barbuda in 2018, and has also spent time on loan at Deal Town and East Grinstead Town.

The final signing of the day at the Crabble was that of experienced defender Sam Wood who has worked with Hessenthaler at Eastleigh.

Now 34-years-old Wood will add valuable experience to not only the squad but the defence, and will bring with him football league experience having played for Brentford and Wycombe Wanderers. He has also played for Kent sides Cray Wanderers and Bromley.

In further good news for Dover fans it was announced that winger Marshall Wratten has committed his future to the club and signed a new contract.

The 20-year-old has put pen to paper on a deal that will see him stay at the Crabble until the end of the 2021 season. Last season he spent a valuable amount of time out on Whitstable Town.