Peterborough sign Walsall defender Weir until 2029

Peterborough United have signed defender Evan Weir following his release from Walsall. The Irish full-back, 24, joined the Saddlers in January 2024 from League of Ireland side Drogheda. Weir made 56 appearances for Walsall and scored four times but was not offered a new deal at the Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium for next season. He will complete his move on 1 July on a contract that runs until the summer of 2029, with an option for an additional 12 months. "Evan is a really positive player, he can fend for himself as a defender, but he can also join in attacks and deliver into the box well," Posh boss Luke Williams said. "He makes a lot of progressive passes and was one of the most productive players in terms of forward passing in League Two last season." Weir is Peterborough's first signing of the summer as the club starts to reshape the squad following last season's 18th-placed finish in League One. Three players have already been released and another eight are on the transfer list. All done deals in June 2026