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Mason Melia featured for Tottenham in their pre-season tour of Australia [Getty Images]
Lincoln City have signed young striker Mason Melia on a season-long loan deal from Tottenham Hotspur.
Meanwhile Lincoln City trio Freddie Draper, Reeco Hackett and Dom Jefferies have all committed their futures to the Imps by signing new contracts.
Melia, 18, came on during the second half of Spurs' pre-season friendly against Sydney FC in Australia last week and is already a full Republic of Ireland international, making his senior debut against Qatar in May.
He becomes newly-promoted Lincoln's fourth signing of the summer, following Callum Elder , Andrei Coubis and goalkeeper Joe Gauci through the door at Sincil Bank.
"The ambition of the club really stood out to me," Melia told Lincoln's website.
"Our first conversation was a bit mad because we were trying to work around all the different time zones while I was in Australia, but once we got everyone together the presentation was unbelievable."
Freddie Draper made 39 appearances in all competitions for Lincoln City last season [Getty Images]
Meanwhile academy graduate Draper, 22, who scored seven goals last season in the club's League One title-winning campaign, has signed a new deal until the summer of 2030.
Fellow forward Hackett, 28, who has made more than 100 appearances and scored 23 goals since arriving at the Imps in 2023, has agreed a three-year extension until the summer of 2029.
Midfielder Jefferies, 24, who is entering his third season with the club and memorably scored City's crucial winner at Cardiff last term, has signed a new contract until the summer of 2028 plus a one-year option in Lincoln's favour.
Sporting director Jez George told the club website: "We know we need to add to the squad and we are working 24/7 to do that.
"But all summer, as well as trying to identify and sign players that can enhance the group, which is an ongoing process, we have also worked hard to tie down players across the squad to protect their potential asset value. We are delighted to have now secured Freddie, Reeco and Dom on longer contracts.
"They all created memorable moments last season and they will all have an important role to play for Lincoln City this season and in the future."
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