Gulls swoop for Valencia keeper Ryan

Brighton boss Chris Hughton has hailed the Seagulls’ club-record signing of Valencia’s Australian goalkeeper Mathew Ryan.

Ryan has penned a fiveyear contract with the Premier League new boys, replacing David Stockdale, who left to join Birmingham earlier this week. The fee is undisclosed.

Hughton enthused: “I’m delighted that we’ve been able to attract Mathew to the club, and he will certainly be an excellent addition to the squad in time for our first season in the Premier League.”

Championship club Cardiff City have signed goalkeeper Lee Camp on a two-year deal from Rotherham United, linking up again with former Millers boss Neil Warnock.

Camp, 32, said: “The manager has always been fantastic with me and I’m delighted to work with him again.”

Ipswich boss Mick McCarthy has snapped up Rangers’ former Preston striker Joe Garner for an undisclosed fee.

The 29-year-old managed 10 goals last term. He has penned a three-year contract.

Championship newcomers Bolton Wanderers have handed a two-year contract to free agent rightback Mark Little, who was released by Bristol City, despite making 34 appearances in all competitions last season.

Former Sunderland reserve defender Peter Hartley, 29, has joined League One new boys Blackpool on a two-year contract from Bristol Rovers.