Official: Jacob Devaney seals deadline loan move to St Mirren

Manchester United had a busy deadline day in regard to sealing loan exits for many of their young stars. Jacob Devaney The young Irish midfielder has had an impressive season so far. The United academy star impressed on international duty for Ireland Under-21s against England in November. The 18-year-old midfielder has also spoken to the media about how he hopes to be one of the next great Irish players to represent United in the future. He was linked with a move to St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership earlier on deadline day, and the deal was officially confirmed late last night. Official United’s official website reported that, “Jacob Devaney has joined Scottish Premiership side St Mirren on loan for the remainder of the 2025/26 season, subject to international clearance.” They also added that, “the 18-year-old Academy midfielder will gain senior experience with the Paisley club, having impressed for our Under-21s this season.” The midfielder has been a regular in Premier League 2, captaining the side in all 11 matches this season. Wishing the best of luck to Jacob Devaney, who has moved to St Mirren on loan for the rest of the season. We will watch your progress with interest, Jacob 🤝 — Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 2, 2026 St Mirren currently sit tenth in the Scottish top tier, and he will be up against his fellow United teammate Ethan Williams, who is currently on loan at Falkirk. The Scottish side also announced the move, claiming, “St Mirren Football Club is delighted to announce the loan signing of Jacob Devaney from Manchester United, subject to international clearance.” Devaney delighted with senior chance Speaking to the Scottish side’s website, the young midfielder stated, “it’s a great opportunity for me to come here, do well and try to help the lads finish the season strong. As soon as the offer came up it was something that me and my family looked at, and thought was a great opportunity. I see it as a big step in my career to go and prove myself. Everything he [the manager] said was really positive and that’s why I’m here today.” His new manager, Steven Robinson, also added that Devaney brings something to the table that his squad currently does not have. St Mirren will face Hearts of Midlothian later on tonight in the league where Devaney could be in line to make his debut. 🧣 pic.twitter.com/DfOth8dQf1 — St Mirren FC (@saintmirrenfc) February 2, 2026 Jacob Devaney season stats AppearancesGoalsAssists Mins 1111990 Source: transfermarkt.com Featured image Lewis Storey via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Alex Browne Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Alex has a Master’s degree from Queen’s University Belfast and La Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Tarragona, Spain. Having lived in the country since 2011, Alex is The Peoples Person’s Spanish football expert and is fluent in both Spanish and Catalan. He dreams of witnessing a United captain triumphantly hoisting the Premier League and Champions League trophy in the air once more.