Defender Luca Woodhouse joins the club on a two-year contract, with a club option of a third year in the summer transfer window.
 
The 20-year-old arrives at St James Park as a free agent following his departure from League One side Wycombe Wanderers at the end of the 2024/25 season,
 
A left-footed defender, Luca is comfortable as a left centre-back or in the middle of a back three. His versatility allows him to fill in at left-back or central midfield, offering flexibility to the squad.
 

Luca began his career with Tonbridge Angels before earning a move to Wycombe Wanderers in 2022 after impressing during a trial. He gained valuable senior experience through loan spells at Slough Town, Worthing, Banbury United, and Dagenham & Redbridge. Most recently, he enjoyed a standout spell at Aldershot Town, where he made 20 appearances and scored once during a productive loan spell. He also made his Wycombe debut in December 2024, featuring in the EFL Trophy against Swindon Town.