Northampton sign teen Man Utd striker Wheatley on loan

Ethan Wheatley has played for Manchester United's Under-21 side in the EFL Trophy

Manchester United teenager Ethan Wheatley has joined League One side Northampton Town on a season-long loan.

The 19-year-old striker had a loan spell in League Two with Walsall last term, but featured only four times for the Saddlers.

He made three Premier League appearances off the bench for the Red Devils in the 2023-24 season, but his solitary first-team game for Manchester United last term came in their 5-2 Carabao Cup win against Leicester City.

Wheatley went on to feature for England at the Under-19 European Championships in the summer, scoring two goals in three appearances.

"He has played in the Premier League for Manchester United at the age of 18 and you don't do that without having a lot of ability," Northampton boss Kevin Nolan told the club website.

"I have seen enough of him to know what he is all about, what his attributes are and to believe that he can come in and be a good addition for us."