Salford City have completed the signing of forward Macaulay Langstaff on a multi‑year contract, adding a player with recent Championship experience as they sit 4th in League Two with 81 points. The 29‑year‑old arrived over the weekend after two seasons at Millwall, where he made 76 appearances and netted five goals.

What does Langstaff bring to Salford City?

Langstaff describes his two years at Millwall as a "really good" spell at a "top club" in the Championship. He says the higher level sharpened his pressing and ball‑winning instincts, traits he plans to use in League Two. "I like to press from the front, win the ball back high and then score," he explained on the club’s website. His versatility, having played a deeper ten‑role at Millwall, gives Salford a forward who can also create chances.

How does the signing fit the club’s current push?

Salford sit 4th in League Two, 81 points from 46 games (25W‑6D‑15L) and a recent form of LDWDW, meaning they are six points behind leaders Bromley. Their defence has conceded 51 goals while scoring 61, a +10 goal difference. Adding a player accustomed to the Championship’s intensity could tighten that gap. The club’s recent 3‑0 loss to Notts County on 25 May 2026 highlights the need for a striker who can convert chances and lead the line.

What are Langstaff’s ambitions at the club?

The forward is eager to connect with the fans, urging them to "turn up in your numbers, keep on singing loud". He hopes his experience will help Salford translate Championship quality back to League Two, aiming to boost the team’s goal tally and push for promotion. "I’m a goal‑scorer, but I also work hard for the team," he said, emphasizing his commitment to both scoring and defensive pressure.

What’s next for Salford City?

With the season entering its final stretch, Salford will look to integrate Langstaff quickly. Manager Neil Wood (assumed) will likely deploy him alongside existing attackers to add depth and experience. The club’s next fixtures will test whether the new signing can help turn the recent dip – two consecutive losses – into a winning run that narrows the six‑point gap to Bromley.

Salford City’s ambition remains clear: climb the table, improve the goal difference, and secure a playoff spot. Langstaff’s arrival could be the catalyst that turns a solid 4th‑place position into a promotion challenge.