Wealdstone have strengthened their striking options with the signing of Alex Maitrepierre while Sam Howes has been recalled by West Ham United.

Maitrepierre, 26, joins the Stones from Isthmian Premier Division outfit Billericay Town, whom he joined in November.

The French striker previously played for AS La Chapelle-de-Guinchay and Fréjus Saint-Raphaël in his homeland.

Meanwhile, West Ham keeper Howes has returned to Upton Park early after being re-called by the Stones.

The 18-year-old moved to Grosvenor Vale in December to deputise for Jonathan North who was due to undergo surgery.

North is now recovering from surgery but the Stones were forced to hand youngster Joe Taylor his debut in Tuesday’s impressive 2-1 win at Dartford in the National League South.

Taylor, 19, joined the Stones after being released by Fleetwood Town