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Loan news: Devaney joins St Mirren

The 18-year-old Academy midfielder will gain senior experience with the Paisley club, having impressed for our Under-21s this season.

Devaney has been ever-present in Premier League 2, captaining the Reds in each of our 11 matches in the division.

The Republic of Ireland youth international has been at United for a number of years, and made his debut for the Under-18s aged 15 in 2023.

Able to play in the middle of the park and across the backline, Jacob represented Adam Lawrence's U18s side 29 times during the 2023/24 season, as they lifted three trophies - no player was picked more.