Stevenage Borough have agreed a new three-year contract with striker Steve Morison. The 24-year-old had one year left on his current contract and recently asked for a move after rumours that League One clubs were interested in bidding for him.

Chairman Phil Wallace said: “Steve never wanted to leave Stevenage, he just wanted to play in the League and heard there was League One interest in him. That interest turned out to be at a price we wouldn't accept, which Steve understands. We’ve managed to construct a new contract that gives Steve a much improved deal, whilst providing a window for him to move at the end of this season for an agreed fee if we don’t go up. This deal suits everyone and we’re all delighted with the outcome.”

Asked for further news on the offers Mr Wallace said: “We had a revised written offer from Crewe after we turned down the first one, but that still didn’t match our valuation. Steve’s goals are worth a lot to us and our preference was always to try and keep him if we could. I’ve told Crewe that he’s signed a new deal and is now off the list, but to be fair they handled themselves in a very civilized manner and did everything correctly, which is refreshing. I have a lot of respect for them for the way they managed their interest in our contracted player."

He continued: "Graham coming into the building as a new manager, with the energy and drive that has accompanied that in the past month, has no doubt also influenced Steve’s decision to sign again. He's seen the quality of players we’ve signed, met the new lads and can see that it could be a very exciting time to be at Stevenage. He loves the fans and the club and we’re all delighted that we’ve managed to find a way forward that suits everyone.”