Graeme Lee has added some extra firepower to his attack with the arrival of striker Aidan Rutledge on loan from Gateshead until the end of the season.

The Gateshead-born talent joined his hometown club in the summer of 2023 after catching the eye during a remarkable 2022/23 in the colours of Birtley Town.

Rutledge helped himself to an astonishing 61 goals in just 43 appearances and also chipped in with 15 assists, helping Birtley to secure promotion and earning the BBC Newcastle Player of the Year at the Northern League awards night.

During his debut season at The International Stadium, he made 14 appearances for The Heed Army and also enjoyed successful loan spells with Darlington and Scarborough Athletic during which he netted 11 times tin 29 appearances.

The 24-year-old spent the first half of the current campaign on loan with South Shields but was recalled on Friday to pave the way for his switch to The Brewery Field.

“Aidan is a player we have kept tabs on for a while,” revealed Moors boss Lee.

“We wanted to try and add a little bit more competition in attacking areas and Aidan more than fits the bill, so we’re pleased to get the deal done.

“His goalscoring records speaks for itself and we’re looking forward to working with him during his time at the Club.”

Rutledge has taken up squad number 17 and is eligible to make his Moors debut in Tuesday evening’s National League North fixture at Marine.