Manchester United's Demetri Mitchell set for Hearts loan

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Demetri Mitchell joined Manchester United as a 10-year-old in 2007
The 20-year-old is set for a loan move to Hearts in search of first-team football
He has played 12 games - scoring four times - for United's under 23 this season
Hearts are also looking to bring in a midfielder and a forward on top of Mitchell

Published: 19:10 EDT, 10 January 2018 | Updated: 02:44 EDT, 11 January 2018

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Hearts have agreed a deal to take Manchester United youngster Demetri Mitchell on loan until the end of the season.

Hearts, who are currently fifth in the Scottish Premier League, could give Mitchell his Tynecastle debut against Hibernian in the Scottish Cup later this month.

The 20-year-old is a 6ft full-back with natural left-footed ability and has been a frequent figure in United's under 23s side so far this season, making 12 appearances and scoring four goals.

Demetri Mitchell has joined Hearts on loan in search of first-team opportunities

Manchester-born Mitchell joined United aged 10, and has gone onto to feature in the England youth teams, where he was part of the 2014 under 17 European Championship winners.

Hearts boss Craig Levein has had to fight off interest from Premier League clubs for the youngster, who opted for first-team football in Scotland.

Mitchell will be providing support for the consistently injury-prone Manchester City loanee Ashley Smith-Brown.

The 20-year-old has been a consistent figure in Manchester United's under 23 side and turned down offers from Premier League clubs to move to the Scottish Premier League