Marcus Carver signs for the Iron

Scunthorpe United is delighted to have completed the signing of striker Marcus Carver from Hartlepool United for an undisclosed fee.

The 28-year-old signs to become our eighth addition of the summer.

A prolific forward in non-league, Blackburn-born Carver started his career with Accrington Stanley, making his debut in April 2012. Short-term loan spells at Marine, Halifax Town, and Barrow followed before the striker joined Chorley in 2015.

Carver was a key player for Chorley, notching 47 goals across four seasons, including 17 strikes in their promotion-winning season.

After leaving Chorley, Carver joined Southport and was one of the top scorers in the National League North last season with 17 strikes before joining the Pools in January.

The transfer is subject to league and FA ratification.