Stockport County are delighted with their deal for Manchester United defender Will Fish.

Fish has joined Stockport on a season-long loan.

Stockport director of football Simon Wilson said: “This is a high profile signing for the club, and we are delighted that both Will and Manchester United have been attracted to what we are doing to the point where they are willing to see us as the next step in his development.

“Will is going to find different challenges here, but this is important for him and by agreeing to come he shows he has the maturity and mentality to take them head on. Welcome to the club Will, and good luck."

The club's manager Simon Rusk also told the Stockport website: “I'm delighted to have Will on board for the upcoming season. We are all really excited to work by his potential and to have the opportunity to work with him and develop his talents. I wish him well on the next stage of his career with us here at County.

We'd like to thank Manchester United for their help in getting this deal done, and for the trust they've placed in us to develop and look after one of their most exciting prospects."