The 27-year-old, who has signed a two-year deal, scored 21 goals last season for Vanarama National League side FC Halifax Town, where his contract expires this summer.

He is Wild's first signing since he left Halifax to take over at Barrow following the Shaymen's defeat in the National League play-offs last month.

Waters signed for FC Halifax in July 2021 from National League rivals Torquay United, where he had been since October 2020.

He was no stranger to Gulls boss Gary Johnson, having played an integral role in Cheltenham Town regaining their Football League status, prior to a move to Northampton Town.

Having begun his career at Crewe Alexandra, a successful trial with Cheltenham paid huge dividends for both the team and individual, as Waters notched 11 goals as the Robins marched towards the 2015/16 National League title.

He went on to enjoy an even better season in the division above the following season, with his 16 goals earning him Cheltenham’s player of the season award, prior to his move to Northampton later that summer.

Subsequent loan spells at Cambridge United, Cheltenham again and Newport County followed.