Swindon Town Look to Sign Manchester United Future Star to Bolster Promotion Hopes

Swindon Town Set Sights on Manchester United Prospect

Swindon look set to complete the loan signing of Manchester United and Gibraltar international James Scanlon.

With Swindon Town pushing for promotion, this would be a much needed boost in attack.

They have fallen off the ball in recent weeks, with manager Ian Holloway hiding no emotions.

Scanlon set to join Swindon Town

The 19-year-old forward is yet to feature for Manchester United's first team, but is highly regarded by many around the club.

Scanlon is a versatile attacker than can play on either wing and sometimes features just behind the strikers.

With Swindon's recent struggles in front of goal, this signing could be the one that uplifts them and keeps them in the playoffs.

He was featured for the Gibraltar national team an impressive 20 times at such a young age and has even found himself on the scoresheet twice.

The deal looks to set be agreed and just waiting for the club announcement. It is just a standard loan with no obligation to buy.

🌟That hat-trick for the U21s yesterday just proves the point—James Scanlon is a serious talent. Don't forget, he's already a full international for Gibraltar.

He’s that classic prolific, goal-scoring winger, and honestly, he’s starting to look like he's outgrown academy… https://t.co/iY86l1IrnJ pic.twitter.com/I0d9RlY5Z9

— Rising Gems (@RisingGemsz) January 21, 2026

If the young talent can impress during his time at Swindon, then we could very well be seeing his face at Old Trafford next season.

Over in Premier League 2, he has started 7 of 11 games, netting 2 goals.

He is one to watch, as a very nimble winger, it will be interesting to see how he deals with the step up to men's football.