League Two side Barnet have confirmed the signing of Man United striker Joe Hugill on a season-long loan deal.
Manchester United have confirmed the loan departure of striker Joe Hugill, who has joined League Two club Barnet.
The 21-year-old, who moved to United’s academy from Sunderland in 2020, has joined the Londoners for the 2025/26 campaign.
Hugill spent the second half of last season in League Two at Carlisle United, having spent the first half of the campaign at League One side Wigan Athletic.
Linking up with former United ace Mark Hughes in Cumbria, Hugill managed just two goals in 17 games as Carlisle were relegated to the National League. Barnet have traded places with the Brunton Park after clinching the National League title last season.
Mapping out his ambitions for the upcoming season, Hugill told Barnet’s club website: “I think it’s just obviously playing a lot of games, scoring a lot of goals is the main thing for a striker, but I’m still pretty young – still 21 – so I think it’s just getting the games under my belt and having a really good season.”
Bees manager Dean Brennan added: “We’ve been after this type of player for a long time. Even though he’s tall, his movements and attributes are all in behind.
“He’s got pace, excellent finisher, very dynamic – we want him to look down the barrel of the goal. He’s such an exciting player, he’s like a Jamie Vardy/Michael Owen type.”
Hugill’s contract at Old Trafford is up at the end of this season, but United have the option to extend it by an additional year. The striker has become the fifth player to be sent out on loan by the Reds this summer.
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