Sligo Rovers goalkeeper Luke McNicholas joins Wrexham

Sligo Rovers goalkeeper Luke McNicholas has joined newly-promoted English League 2 side Wrexham on a loan deal.

Wrexham will have the option to sign McNicholas permanently in January.

McNicholas is the first choice goalkeeper for the Bit O'Red and has been in hugely impressive form this season and he joins a big Irish contingent at the Racecourse Ground, including the likes of James McClean, Thomas O'Connor, Eoghan O’Connell and Liam McAlinden.

The 23-year-old will now compete with former Manchester United shot-stopper Ben Foster at Wrexham.

McNicholas said: "I'm absolutely buzzing to be here and can't wait to get started. The experience in the goalkeeping department at Wrexham is second to none.

"I’ve got so much to learn from all of them, and from Aidan Davison, so I know I’m going to soak it all in."

Wrexham AFC manager Phil Parkinson added: "I’m delighted to sign Luke. He’s a good, young goalkeeper with real potential and we’re looking forward to working with him."