Dundee United youngster Darren Watson has become the third Tannadice youngster to complete a January loan move to Forfar.
Winger Watson, 19, is the Station Park club’s sixth January signing as they bolster their squad to push for the League Two play-offs.
He joins defender Adam Hutchinson and and midfielder Finn Robson in joining Ray McKinnon’s side.
🔁 Academy graduate Darren Watson will join @ForfarAthletic on loan until the end of the season
Good luck at Station Park, Darren 👊
👇 | #DUFC
— Dundee United FC (@dundeeunitedfc) January 20, 2023
Watson has starred nine times for United’s first team and spent the latter part of last season on loan at East Fife.
But that was curtailed by a foot injury and has halted his progress this term.
He recently returned to full fitness to star for Dundee United’s B team and will continue his development at the Angus side.
🦁 Academy graduate Darren Watson, who recently returned to action after a long-term foot injury, speaks to DUTV following this afternoon's @cinchUK Reserve League Cup match against Livingston#OurAcademy | #DUFC pic.twitter.com/DuQJEEKaYN
— Dundee United FC (@dundeeunitedfc) January 10, 2023
Watson is Forfar’s second capture this week, with Max Gillies arriving on loan from Queen’s Park.
Forfar have also given a one-year contract extension to influential defender Andy Munro.
Munro has penned a deal that will see him remain with Loons until 2024.
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