Scanlon seals deadline-day loan move

Monday 02 February 2026 18:59

Manchester United forward James Scanlon has secured a first loan move of his career.

The 19-year-old is joining League Two side Swindon Town for the remainder of the 2025/26 campaign.

Ian Holloway's side are challenging for promotion to League One and have a midweek game away to Harrogate Town next on their agenda.

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See one of James Scanlon's three goals against Sporting recently.

Scanlon was outstanding in a recent Premier League International Cup game against Sporting, scoring a superb hat-trick against the Lisbon side.

He also found the net earlier in the competition, against Athletic Club, and in a National League Cup tie at Rochdale in October.

After doing well for our Under-21s, the next step will be to experience senior league football with the Robins.

However, the teenager has already accrued valuable experience at international level.

The Academy graduate has amassed 20 caps for Gibraltar, scoring twice, and this should stand him in good stead for what lies ahead. 

Best of luck to James for the rest of the season!

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