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Charles Dunne has agreed a new short-term deal with the club.

The defender, who first joined in the summer of 2017, will return as he continues his recovery from a recent operation.

Charles’ contract will run until the end of December 2020. The club will help him with his comeback from injury, with a view to assessing the possibility for a new, longer deal at that point.

“Firstly, I’m really happy to have extended my deal,” said the player. “This is my home. I’ve been here for many years and I feel comfortable here.

“I appreciate the club offering me a deal. It’s been the hardest year of my life injury-wise but they’ve been great with me.

“It’s been frustrating trying to get back but finding myself in pain, and unable to overcome it. I’ve had my operation, I feel better now and I want to build on it.

“My main objective is to get back training, get fit, get back on the pitch and be pain free. It’s all about positive vibes from here.

“I’m hoping to be able to start stepping up my recovery soon. I want to show everyone again what I can do and get back to my best.”

Dunne, 27, has played 78 times for the club, scoring once.

The pacy and popular central defender missed the majority of the 2019/20 campaign through injury but remained an influential figure at Fir Park.

“The club have tried to put a contract together to help Charles through a difficult period of rehabilitation and injuries,” said manager Stephen Robinson.

“We are hoping to get Charles back to full fitness in the coming months. We know what an asset he can be to the squad.”

Mark O’Hara has returned to Motherwell Football Club on a permanent deal.

The midfielder, who made 20 appearances during a loan spell last campaign, has signed a two-year contract with the club.

We have paid Peterborough United a nominal sum to secure his services. He will move subject to international clearance when the summer transfer window opens.

“Mark showed last season what he can bring to the football club,” manager Stephen Robinson said. “I am delighted to bring him here permanently.

“He’s a talented, versatile player who all the coaching staff greatly admire given his ability, but also his attitude and willingness to learn and develop.

“I believe he will kick on and become a huge asset for Motherwell in the seasons ahead.”

O’Hara, 24, started his career at Kilmarnock, before a spell at Dundee led to a move to Peterborough. He also spent time with Lincoln City in early 2019.

He netted twice in claret and amber in 2019/20, impressing as a versatile member of the midfield.

“I always wanted to come back here,” said the player, who will wear the number seven jersey.

“I’m delighted the opportunity has came up and I was able to sign on permanently.

“I feel I kicked on as a player last season working with the manager and all the coaches at Motherwell. This is the right place to be to continue to develop my career.

“It’s an exciting time to be at the club. With the chance to play in Europe and try replicate what we achieved in the league last year, it’s the place to be.”

Declan Gallagher is the new captain of Motherwell Football Club.

The Scotland international defender will be accompanied by goalkeeper Trevor Carson, who will assume the role of vice-captain.

A recruit from Livingston in the summer of 2019, Declan takes on the armband from Peter Hartley, with his former defensive partner having left the club in May.

Since his arrival at the club last year, the 29-year-old has proven himself to be an accomplished leader, both on and off the pitch.

He was rewarded for his performances with a first call into the Scotland national team in late 2019, going on to win two caps.

Trevor has been at the club since 2017 and is an influential figure around Fir Park.

Having played in both our cup final appearances in 2017/18 and established himself for the Northern Ireland national team, his progress was significantly hampered by the onset of deep-vein thrombosis in November 2018.

He overcame the threat that illness posed to his career, working his way back to full fitness. He has had to bide his time to play again, given the form of Mark Gillespie last term, but is now in line to reassume the goalkeeping spot.

“Declan is a leader who commands respect,” manager Stephen Robinson said. “He has been superb since he came here.

“Both Declan and Trevor are full internationals. They are influential in the dressing room and are respected and liked by all of our players.

“With both leading the dressing room, I am confident they will continue the positive impact our former captain Peter Hartley had on the players and in setting the standards we demand.

“I considered and spoke to a number of players for the roles but they were younger, and I want them to concentrate on football and purely on continuing to develop their careers, instead of dealing with the other aspects the captaincy brings.”

Scott Fox is our fourth new signing for the 2020/21 season.

The experienced goalkeeper arrives at Motherwell to challenge for the number one position.

Fox has amassed 342 career appearances across the top two divisions in Scotland, having been on the books at Celtic, East Fife, Queen of the South, Dundee, Partick Thistle and Ross County.

“Scott adds really good experience to the goalkeeping department and will compete for a place with Trevor Carson and PJ Morrison,” said manager Stephen Robinson.

“Scott’s attitude has impressed me in the short space of time he’s spent with us so far. He’s a ‘keeper with Premiership experience and will be a strong addition.

“He has also worked with our goalkeeping coach Craig Hinchliffe previously and came with a strong reference from him.

Fox, 32, has signed a one-year deal with the club.

“I’m delighted to have joined Motherwell,” said the goalkeeper.

“I’ve been training with the team for the past week and settled in quickly, and can’t wait to get started proper.

“I’m here to fight for the right to play. Trevor is a tremendous goalkeeper who plays at international level and it’s my job to push him as much as I possibly can.

“It’s an improving side which want to be challenging up the top end of the table and obviously this year there’s European football. It’s a great time to join.”

Our first team squad numbers for 2020/21 can now be confirmed.

New signings Ricki Lamie and Jordan White take up the numbers four and 18 respectively. Nathan McGinley will wear number 5.

David Turnbull will wear the number eight, while Liam Grimshaw moves to the number two shirt, Tony Watt takes 32 and Sherwin Seedorf number 17.

Barry Maguire, Yusuf Hussain, Harry Robinson and PJ Morrison have all signed new deals, and will wear 15, 27, 21 and 23 respectively.

Motherwell 2020/21 squad numbers

Although unlikely, please note that these numbers are subject to change, prior to the first match of the 2020/21 campaign.

Our first qualifying round match in the 2020/21 UEFA Europa League will be played on 27 August.

UEFA have announced that all qualifying round matches in the competition will be played in a single leg.

The draw for the round will determine whether our game will be played at Fir Park or at the opposition’s venue.

A date for the draw will be announced in due course. Once an opponent is confirmed, we will update supporters on arrangements.

Should the Steelmen progress, the second qualifying round will be played on 17 September, with the third qualifying round a week later on 24 September.

The play-off follows on 1 October, before the commencement of the group stage on 22 October.

Barry Maguire, Yusuf Hussain, PJ Morrison and Harry Robinson have signed new deals with the club.

The young quartet have agreed to stay for the 2020/21 campaign, extending their stays at Fir Park.

Maguire has played 14 times for the Steelmen, having made his debut against St Johnstone in April 2018.

The 22-year-old, together with Hussain and Morrison, are products of the club’s youth academy. Robinson signed earlier in 2020, having left Oldham Athletic.

“We have secured the four young players on contracts and I feel they will boost our squad,” said manager Stephen Robinson.

“Players know if they are good enough, they will get chances here, no matter what age they are.

“All of them have good attributes to hopefully keep improving, as well as pushing the players in front of them.”

Nathan McGinley is our third signing for the 2020/21 season.

The left-sided defender, who can play at centre back and left back, has signed a two-year deal with the club.

“Nathan is a boy I’ve wanted for a long time,” said manager Stephen Robinson.

“I feel he gives us real pace and athleticism in the back line. He is also very versatile and can play at left back and centre back.

“He is very composed on the ball and has real pace. He’s someone I feel that, if he can continue to improve, he can play at a high level.

“At 23 years old, he is a good age and already has good experience.”

McGinley, 23, was last with Forest Green Rovers in England’s League Two.

The Middlesbrough-born player made 47 appearances across the 2019/20 season, having made a further 45 on loan with the club in the campaign previous.

A graduate of Boro’s youth academy, the pacy player made one appearance for the club, and also played 11 times on loan with Wycombe Wanderers in 2018.

“I can’t wait to get started,” said McGinley.

“I’ve been up the last few days and got myself settled ahead of training with the boys for the first time, and I’m ready to get going.

“It’s a chance for me to come and develop my game further, and work with a coach in Stephen Robinson who has a track record of making players better.

“Obviously it’s my first experience of playing in Scotland. But I’ve heard so many good things about Motherwell and I’m excited to be a part of it.”

Jordan White is our second summer recruit ahead of the 2020/21 season.

The forward, who was last with Inverness CT, adds to our striking options heading towards the new campaign.

“Jordan adds to our front line and brings a new dimension to what we have already,” said manager Stephen Robinson.

“He adds competition, gives us options and something we didn’t have last season.

“I’ve watched Jordan on numerous occasions and he is more than just a target man.

“He can run in behind and cause defenders problems throughout, as well as bringing others into play.”

White, who will wear the number 18 jersey, started out professionally with Dunfermline Athletic, making his debut aged 17 in 2009.

After early spells with Drogheda United, Clyde and Falkirk, his career took off with a move to Stirling Albion in 2012.

It was with the Binos in the Third Division where, after 36 goals in in 77 games, he earned a move to the second tier with Livingston.

His goal scoring continued, netting a further 31 in 86 before switching to Wrexham.

Illness curtailed his time with the club and, after a short spell at Barrow, he returned to Scotland to re-establish himself at Inverness, where he scored 25 goals over a two-year spell.

“I’m buzzing to get started and looking forward to the challenge ahead,” said the 28-year-old, who has signed a two-year deal.

“I’ve had to wait a while to get the opportunity to play in the Premiership and I couldn’t think of a better place to start.

“It’s a club that really excites me in the way they go about their business on and off the park, and I can’t wait to be a part of it.

“I’ve scored over 100 goals in Scottish football, and I’m determined to add many Premiership goals to that list and be a success.”

Ricki Lamie is our first new signing for the 2020/21 season.

The left-sided defender joins after two successful years in the Premiership with Livingston.

“Ricki is someone I’ve followed since watching him at Morton,” manager Stephen Robinson said.

“I believe he will add to our defence and can play in numerous positions, including centre back and left back.

“He gives us balance to the left side and has very good Premiership experience. He’s also a good age, with great enthusiasm to keep improving, which impressed me.”

Lamie is reunited with Declan Gallagher, his former defensive partner at Livingston.

The 26-year-old was previously with Morton in the Championship, having started his professional career with Airdrieonians.

He stepped up to the top flight in 2018 and made 60 appearances for Livi, scoring four times.

Lamie will wear the number four jersey in the 2020/21 campaign. His contract will run until the summer of 2022.

“I’m really looking forward to getting started and being part of the continued success of the club, on and off the pitch,” said the player.

“It will be a bit strange coming in to a new club given the present circumstances. But I’m excited at being able to meet up with the boys in training soon.”