Manchester United duo Sam Mather and Louis Jackson have completed a deadline day loan move to League Two side Tranmere Rovers.
The Red Devils have been busy finding temporary homes for numerous young stars including Ethan Wheatley, Ethan Ennis, Ethan Williams and Dan Gore.
Tranmere’s newest signings have both been regulars in the Premier League 2 this season with the United U21s.
Mather has been in fine form for the academy, scoring six goals in nine games this season. Jackson has also been involved in nine matches in the current campaign.
United’s official website stated, “Louis Jackson and Sam Mather have joined League Two club Tranmere Rovers on loan until the end of the 2024/25 season.”
“The Academy pair, who are 19 and 20 respectively, played important roles in our 2022 FA Youth Cup success, both starting the 3-1 final victory over Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford.”
Mather already has experience out on loan, having represented Rochdale last season in the National League, scoring two goals in ten games.
Tranmere also commented on their official site, claiming they were “delighted” to secure the deadline day signings of the two youngsters.
📝 We are delighted to announce the signings of Sam Mather and Louis Jackson on loan from Manchester United until the end of the 2024/25 season, subject to EFL, PL and FA approval.
Read more 👉 https://t.co/HivFfiDdeX#TRFC #SWA pic.twitter.com/rp0qtsDVSy
— Tranmere Rovers FC (@TranmereRovers) February 4, 2025
Manager Nigel Adkins stated, “We are delighted to sign a pair of young, talented players from a Premier League club, which gives us greater strength in depth for the second half of the season.”
“I look forward to working with them both.”
Tranmere find themselves in difficulty this season as they are currently 22nd in League Two, four points from safety.
The Rovers are next in action on Saturday afternoon when they travel to Salford City, where Mather and Jackson will be looking to start off their loan spell in the fourth division with a win.
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Alex Browne
Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Proud owner of such niche shirts such as Kleberson, Eric Djemba-Djemba and Gary Neville. Grew up pretending to be Ruud van Nistelrooy and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the back garden, with little success.
