Connect with us

Championship

Rams wrap up Wilson deal

Derby have agreed a deal to bring young Manchester United forward James Wilson to the club on a season-long loan.

The 20-year-old striker spent much of last season on loan at Brighton, joining in November and scoring five goals in 28 appearances.

Wilson helped the Seagulls come third in the league and scored both home and away against Derby, but struggled with illness and fitness throughout his spell.

Rams boss Nigel Pearson said: “We’re delighted to have agreed to bring James Wilson the club on a season-long loan.

“He is an energetic player who will add to our existing attacking options.”

Wilson, who came through the academy at Old Trafford, has made 20 first team appearances for the Red Devils, scoring twice on his debut against Hull.

However, with Wayne Rooney, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Zlatan Ibrahimovic ahead of him in the pecking order, his move to Derby will hopefully provide some first-team action for the player capped at under-16, 19, 20 and 21 level for England.

Pearson said: “I hope that this loan deal will prove to be mutually beneficial for all parties and I would like to place on record our thanks to Manchester United for allowing James to join us.”

 

 

Related Topics
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Tackle the News

- Sign Up for our weekly Football League Newsletter Today!
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Best Betting Sites at Betinireland.ienew-UK-football-betting-sites-banner

More in Championship

  •

    DAVIES RUES A SLOPPY GOAL…

    CAPTION: Davies BIRMINGHAM boss Chris Davies was disappointed that his side were unable to see out the win that he felt they had worked hard to make possible. Not unhappy with the overall effort, he was frustrated that the hosts had not been able to find a way to kill...

  •

    HORNETS STUNG BY REF’S ‘BIG MISTAKE’

    By Philip Clarke WREXHAM 2 Windass 21, Rathbone 90+2 WATFORD 2 Doumbia 30, Maamma 42 JUMPING FOR JOY: Wrexham’s Ollie Rathbone celebrates his late leveller, shown below PICTURES: Alamy ZIGOR Aranalde accused referee Jacob Mills of “a big mistake” as Watford were denied victory in a controversial finish. Wrexham’s Ollie...

  •

    PARKY’S HIGH PRAISE FOR DRAGONS GOAL ACE OLLIE

    PHIL Parkinson praised Wrexham’s composure after substitute Ollie Rathbone scored in stoppage time to secure the dramatic 2-2 draw. Rathbone’s late strike rescued a point for the home side in front of owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who were watching from the stands. Parkinson, whose side are now eight...

  •

    HEGGEBO EASES THE PRESSURE ON MASON

    By Tim Nash WEST BROM 2 Heggebo 50, Grant 61 SHEFFIELD UTD 0 WEST Brom head coach Ryan Mason admitted his relief after his side’s win over in-form Sheffield United at The Hawthorns reduced the pressure on him. Norway striker Aune Heggebo broke the deadlock in the 50th minute with...