Altrincham have signed central defender Reuben Lopata-White on loan from Premier League club Leeds United. The 20-year-old is set to spend the first half of the season with the National League outfit before returning to Leeds in January. Lopata-White has come through the Leeds academy and gained some senior experience last season on loan at Scottish Championship side Greenock Morton.
Altrincham have also signed forward Kristian Dennis and goalkeeper Owen Evans. Dennis, 36, joins having left Tranmere Rovers, where he played for three seasons in League Two. Evans, 29, moves from League Two Barnet and has made more than 150 EFL appearances in his career.
Their arrivals make it six summer signings for Alty boss Neil Gibson so far, and he says he has watched Evans over the past 10 years. Gibson said: "He's become an excellent senior goalkeeper after being a highly regarded youngster at Wigan Athletic and playing for Wales Under-21s. "He sets really high standards, has got a wealth of experience at National League level and was heavily involved in Barnet winning promotion to the EFL in 2024/25."
Altrincham are currently 20th in the National League, with 0 points from 1 game, and are 3 points behind leaders Harrogate Town. They have scored 1 goal and conceded 3 this season. Their next fixture is against Gateshead at home on February 16, 2027.
The signings come as a boost to the team ahead of their opening game against Sutton United. Altrincham's new players will be looking to make an impact in the National League and help their team climb the table.
