Former Carlisle United striker Ashley Nadesan has dropped into the National League for his next move.

The ex-Blues loan frontman has joined Sutton United from Carlisle's opening-day League Two opponents Gillingham.

Nadesan's season-long move to Gander Green Lane will see him team up with Jayden Harris, who also joined the south London club this summer.

And it means the 29-year-old will no longer be in line to face Carlisle on the first day of the campaign next weekend.

Sutton boss Steve Morison is delighted with the arrival of Nadesan, who had two loan spells at Brunton Park.

“Bringing Nadders to Sutton United is a significant boost for our squad," Morrison told the Sutton website.

"His pace, energy, and goalscoring ability will be vital for us this season.

"Ashley is a player we’ve had our eye on for a while, and his friendship with Harry Ransom and our first team coach Jon Meeney played a crucial role in making this move happen."

Nadesan has been with Gillingham since last summer, having joined the Kent club from Crawley Town.

He made 34 appearances and scored three goals for the Gills.

Before that, he spent four years at Crawley.

It was whilst on Fleetwood's books that Nadesan had two loan stints with Carlisle, under Keith Curle and then John Sheridan, in the second half of 2017/18 and first half of 2018/19 respectively.

In total the Surrey-born player scored 13 goals in 43 appearances for the Blues.

"We wish Ashley the very best of luck for the season ahead," said Gillingham after confirming Nadesan's temporary departure. The Priestfield club had made him available for a move at the end of last season.

Nadesan said he wants to help Sutton "get back to the EFL where I believe this club belongs" after last season's relegation from League Two.

Midfielder Harris signed permanently for Sutton earlier this summer after leaving Brunton Park.