Worthing Sign Torquay Striker Jordan Young

Worthing have made a bold play in the market, prising striker Jordan Young away from National League South rivals Torquay United for an undisclosed fee.

The 27-year-old arrives with a record that demands attention. Since joining Torquay from Yeovil Town in October 2024, Young has hit 35 goals in 88 appearances, a return that marks him out as one of the division’s most reliable forwards.

Adam Hinshelwood has not moved for a mere poacher. He has gone for a game-changer.

“Jordan has great dead-ball delivery and can score and assists goals from out of nowhere, so he's going to be a really important player for us,” the Worthing manager told the club’s website, underlining exactly why this deal was pushed over the line. Set pieces, long-range efforts, moments conjured from nothing – Young brings all of it.

For Torquay, this is a significant departure but not a clean break. The club confirmed that the agreement “also ensures that United will retain a significant financial interest in any future transfer”, a crucial detail that keeps them tied to Young’s next steps. If his rise continues, they will feel the benefit.

Worthing, though, have him now. A proven scorer in his prime, a specialist from dead balls, and a forward trusted to decide tight games.

If Young catches fire on the south coast, this won’t just be a tidy piece of business. It could be the signing that shifts the balance of the season.