Official: Manchester United’s James Nolan joins Inverness Caledonian Thistle on loan – Man United News And Transfer News

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Manchester United academy product James Nolan is set to join officially join Inverness Caledonian Thistle on a season-long loan.

The 18 year old is a versatile player who can play in a multitude of positions in defence and midfield, but is defined as a right back on the club’s official website.

He signed his first professional contract at the club last August.

Nolan becomes the latest youngster to secure a loan move with Rhys Bennett, Elyh Harrison and Sonny Aljofree having completed temporary moves away from the club in search of gametime.

The club’s official website has confirmed that “Manchester United youngster James Nolan is set to join Inverness Caledonian Thistle on a season-long loan, subject to registration.”

“The promising Academy defender will play under manager Duncan Ferguson, the Everton legend who took charge at Caledonian Stadium in 2023.”

Inverness play their football in the Scottish Championship and it will be a stern test of the United man’s readiness for adult football.

The Scottish club commented that they were “pleased to announce the signing of James Nolan on a season long loan, subject to international clearance.”

✍️ Inverness Caledonian Thistle are pleased to announce the signing of James Nolan on a season long loan from @ManUtd, subject to international clearance

Nolan, 18 years-old, is a versatile player that can play in a number of positions including defence, midfield and right-wing.… pic.twitter.com/GUoHYwtyLY

— Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC (@ICTFC) August 30, 2024

Nolan has enjoyed a strong start to the season where he has three assists in three games in the Premier League 2 and EFL trophy.

He particularly impressed in only 16 minutes of action against Barnsley in the EFL trophy when he came off the bench to provide two assists in a 3-2 win.

The youngster is certainly experienced at youth level, having represented the under 18s 47 times and the under 21s on 18 occasions.

His ability to influence a game against League One opposition in England will surely give Inverness encouragement he can have a similar impact in the second tier in Scotland.

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