Chester FC has signed 17-year-old striker Noah Bell from Crewe Alexandra on an initial 28-day youth loan.

Bell, the son of Crewe Alexandra manager Lee Bell, joins the Blues after making an impression at youth level and featuring for the Railwaymen in the Cheshire Senior Cup earlier this week.

He faced Chester in Tuesday's Cheshire Senior Cup tie at the Mornflake Stadium on 3 November, when Crewe secured a 2-1 victory to progress to the third round.

Born in Alsager, Bell has progressed through Crewe Alexandra's youth system and joined the club's latest group of first-year scholars in full-time training at Reaseheath during the summer.

He has continued to develop while representing Crewe at Under-18 level and is currently on a scholarship contract at the Mornflake Stadium until the summer of 2028.

Bell's move to Chester comes ahead of the club's return to Enterprise National League North action against Brackley Town on Saturday 7 November.

Chester FC manager Phil Parkinson described the teenager as having a "proven goalscoring record at every level".

"We're delighted to welcome Noah Bell to Chester FC on a youth loan from Crewe Alexandra," he said. "Noah is a modern-day centre forward with physicality beyond his years and a proven goalscoring record at every level.

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"He joins us at a time when we need his particular skill set, and the move provides him with valuable first-team experience whilst strengthening our attacking options.

"We've enjoyed a fantastic relationship with Crewe over the years, and we're pleased to continue that.

"Noah will be available to make his debut tomorrow. Welcome to Chester, Noah!"