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Ethan Wheatley joins Lincoln City on loan from Manchester United

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 6:10 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Ethan Wheatley joins Lincoln City on loan from Manchester United

Summary

Lincoln City has completed the signing of forward Ethan Wheatley on a season-long loan from Manchester United. Wheatley, a 20-year-old academy product, made his senior debut in April 2024 and has had prior loan spells with Walsall, Northampton Town, and Bradford City. After scoring three goals in 22 League One matches last season, he is now looking forward to contributing to Lincoln's Championship campaign, having faced them previously. The Imps are aiming to improve after losing their first two league matches this season while advancing in the Carabao Cup.

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By the Numbers

•Wheatley has made three Premier League appearances for Manchester United.
•Lincoln City has lost both of their opening Championship games.
•The club has advanced in the Carabao Cup after beating Derby County.
•Wheatley brings versatility and athleticism to Lincoln's attack.

Latest Updates

9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Man Utd confirm another departure and more could follow before deadline
6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Man United forward Wheatley joins Lincoln on loan

What they're saying

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Ethan Wheatley says Lincoln City is the ideal place to continue his development after joining the Imps from Manchester United on a season-long loan.The 20-year-old forward has made four senior appeara...
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