Grays Athletic have bolstered their backline with the signing of Ian Gayle on loan from Dagenham & Redbridge.

Gayle signed a professional deal with the Daggers in May 2011, alongside Louis Dennis.

The defender is a product of Dagenham & Redbridge’s youth setup and had a stint on loan at St Neots Town towards the end of the 2010/11 season. Whilst Louis Dennis had a spell at Bedfont Town.

Ian joins the Blues on a short-term loan deal with an option to extend.