Shakers sign centre-back Hughes.

Bury boss Richie Barker has made his first signing since being appointed manager, securing centre-back Mark Hughes on a two-year contract.The 24-year-old former Everton trainee has had previous spells in the Football League at Northampton and Walsall.

He joined Australian A-League side North Queensland Fury in June 2010 but they were wound up because of financial problems in March.

He will join the club after a medical and receiving international clearance.

Bury have also confirmed that Richie Branagan, Andrai Jones and Lenell John-Lewis have all signed new 12-month contracts, but expect Kyle Bennett to leave as he is yet to commit to the club.

Source: BBC Sport