Carlisle United Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of striker Joe Hugill on loan from Manchester United until the end of the season.
Hugill, 21, spent time with Newcastle United and Sunderland during his youth career before signing for Manchester United aged 16 in 2020.
He spent time in the U18 and U23 teams at Old Trafford before loan spells with Altrincham, Burton and Wigan.
During his spell with Wigan in the first half of this season, he scored five goals in his 18 appearances which included playing at Brunton Park against United in the FA Cup.
Head coach Mike Williamson said: “We are delighted to have been able to bring Joe in. He’s somebody who we have been pursuing for a while.
“He gives us pace and power, and he’ll bring another dimension to our play. He’s got goals in him, so we’re delighted he’s chosen to come to us.”
Sporting director Rob Clarkson said: “We are delighted that Joe has chosen to join us for the remainder of the season.
"He is a goalscorer who adds real pace to our centre forward options.
"There was a lot of interest in Joe so we are very pleased he has chosen us as the right club for him at this stage in his career.
"We have been in contact with Manchester United for some time now and we thank them for their cooperation and allowing us to get this loan deal agreed."
