Woking sign defenders McArthur and Grant

Woking sign McArthur on loan from York City and free agent Grant to address a defensive injury crisis that has left 10 of their 11 defenders unavailable.

Woking have moved to bolster their defence by signing two players as they battle an unprecedented injury crisis. Charlie McArthur, 21, joins on a one-month loan from League Two side York City, while free agent Josh Grant has arrived on a short-term deal. McArthur can play centre-back or left-back and has previous experience in the Football League, including a loan spell at Carlisle United where he made 10 appearances. Grant has previously played for Bristol Rovers, Wealdstone and Carlisle. Woking director of football Jody Brown said the club had been close to signing Grant before he joined Carlisle last summer. With 10 of their 11 defenders currently unavailable, the signings provide emergency cover for the National League club.