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Harrogate Town striker Luke Armstrong to join Carlisle United

Harrogate Town have confirmed that wantaway striker Luke Armstrong has agreed to join Carlisle United in January.

Harrogate Town striker Luke Armstrong to join Carlisle United

Harrogate Town have confirmed that wantaway striker Luke Armstrong has agreed to join Carlisle United in January.

The 27-year-old, who is from Durham, will be joining League One club Carlisle United in the January transfer window.

The striker had been close to an exit from the club in the summer, but saw his move to Wrexham AFC fall through.

In a joint statement, Harrogate Town and Carlisle United said:

“Harrogate Town, Carlisle United and Luke Armstrong can each confirm they have all reached and completed an agreement for a permanent transfer on 1 January 2024.

"Having already successfully completed his medical at Brunton Park, Luke will now leave Town with immediate effect to begin training with United, pending the opening of the transfer window and transfer of his registration.”

Harrogate Town are now in 16th place in League Two following their 3-1 victory over Notts County on Saturday.

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