John Akinde in action for Bristol Rovers last season
Crawley Town have made their first signing of the summer by beating off stiff competition to land striker John Akinde from Bristol City.
Bournemouth, Wycombe Wanderers, Dagenham & Redbridge and Gillingham were all believed to have been interested in securing the 21-year-old who has agreed a two-year deal at the Broadfield Stadium.
Akinde joined Bristol City for £140,000 from Ebbsfleet in 2008 but only made 16 appearances at Ashton Gate and was sent on loan to Wycombe Wanderers, Brentford, Bristol Rovers and Dagenham and Redbridge where he scored ten goals in 42 league appearances.
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